Of eggs, bunnies and candy

“About two years ago, when we went to go see my great grandfather and

great grandmother ... because I’d never seen them before.”

TAYLOR TRAVIS, 13

Costa Mesa

“About four years ago, we were in Arizona visiting friends and we

woke up to a nice warm breakfast in front of the fireplace. It was

different because we’re usually traveling on Easter.”

PIERCE RUBIN, 15

Costa Mesa

“My most memorable Easter was when I woke up at 4:30 in the

morning to go to sunrise service. ... Then I went home and slept till

1 p.m. and then went on an Easter egg hunt.”

KAREN SCHWANDT, 13

Costa Mesa

“We went camping ... to O’Neil Park. It was really fun because we

did an Easter egg hunt.”

RODRIGO BLANCARTE, 13

Costa Mesa

“My most memorable Easter was the last time I saw my grandmother,

when I was 8 years old, because that was the last time I ever saw

her.”

LINDSEY BURCH, 13

Costa Mesa

-- Interviews and photos compiled by Christine Carrillo