Here Come the Easter Bells!

Here in France we have Easter bells as well as an Easter bunny. Here's what happens:

The church bells in France (and Belgium so says the internet) traditionally don't sound from the Thursday to the Saturday before Easter. Well why on earth aren't they ringing? I'll tell you why. They flew to Rome. In Rome they collect candy from the Pope and wrap it up under their wings. Easter morning they fly back to France and open their wings and spread candy joy all over the lawns. Then they go and ring for Easter morning mass.

And you thought an Easter bunny was odd.

PS. Looks like the Easter Bonnie (haha, get it?!) was busy this year! My host family just gave me the Easter candy that my mom had entrusted to them to give me on Easter. I knew she had it in her suitcase when she got to France and I was wondering where it went. And when did she get a chance to give it to them? It's been a while since she's pulled a fast one on me. Tricky, tricky mom.

I'm going out to eat lunch with my extended host family, but when I get back... I'm going to eat ALL THE CANDY. French chocolate is delicious, but there's nothing like Hershey's, Reese's Pieces, Snickers, and a giant hollow chocolate bunny.

Look! Snickers!