Dina Honor just did a note on the etymology of easter - with Paschal being the latinized version of the Hebrew Pesach (Passover). Pâques is French - and Pasqua is the Italian word. In English, we say Easter after the Germanic Goddess of Eostre!
I love the unusual knowledge found on commemorative stamps. Happy Easter!
I don't think I have ever seen a Pasque flower in real life. Enjoyed learning more about this prairie flower and why it appears on the commemorative stamp.
Jim W. Says: My wife D. worked evenings in the SD Art Museum in Brookings when we were students. Rarely was there ever anyone visiting in the evening, so I would come over and study on a bench in the room with the Harvey Dunn paintings. I now have a print of every Harvey Dunn that has been published. There are many in storage and an unknown number in private collections.
This was a piece that was enriched by the photos. Explaining pasque flowers and their stories was interesting. By the way, pasque flowers grow just fine in Duluth if you have a sandy/loam soil ( good drainage) with a south slope slant. I have some in my side garden of prairie plants that bloom every year.
There was a photo of this flower 🌺 growing beside dried manure further emphasizing it’s symbolism to regrow and resurrection, but I decided not to include that.
Oh, I just thought maybe you’re referring to the photos of our family with Harvie Dunn’s painting behind us. Yes I had a lot of fun with this post.
Dina Honor just did a note on the etymology of easter - with Paschal being the latinized version of the Hebrew Pesach (Passover). Pâques is French - and Pasqua is the Italian word. In English, we say Easter after the Germanic Goddess of Eostre!
I love the unusual knowledge found on commemorative stamps. Happy Easter!
Yes! Thanks for your comment . I will have to visit Dina Honor.
I don't think I have ever seen a Pasque flower in real life. Enjoyed learning more about this prairie flower and why it appears on the commemorative stamp.
Jim W. adds: We would see Pasque flowers in the pasture when I was a boy.
Jim W. Says: My wife D. worked evenings in the SD Art Museum in Brookings when we were students. Rarely was there ever anyone visiting in the evening, so I would come over and study on a bench in the room with the Harvey Dunn paintings. I now have a print of every Harvey Dunn that has been published. There are many in storage and an unknown number in private collections.
Great story tying themes of place, season, faith and family together in a gentle, loving way.
That you, Sarah.
This was a piece that was enriched by the photos. Explaining pasque flowers and their stories was interesting. By the way, pasque flowers grow just fine in Duluth if you have a sandy/loam soil ( good drainage) with a south slope slant. I have some in my side garden of prairie plants that bloom every year.
Thank you.
There was a photo of this flower 🌺 growing beside dried manure further emphasizing it’s symbolism to regrow and resurrection, but I decided not to include that.
Oh, I just thought maybe you’re referring to the photos of our family with Harvie Dunn’s painting behind us. Yes I had a lot of fun with this post.
You are welcome 🤗. Thanks for teaching me something new.