Three blondes arrived at the pearly gates, hoping to gain entry into heaven.
“Welcome, Ladies,” St. Peter began. “Before you can pass through these gates into the Kingdom of Heaven, you must answer one simple question about your faith correctly.”
The blondes looked at each other nervously. This was it – the ultimate test.
St. Peter turned to the first blonde. “What is Easter?”
The blonde’s eyes went wide as she racked her brain. “Oh! I know this one!” she exclaimed.
“Easter is that holiday in November when you get together with your family, eat turkey, and give thanks for everything.”
St. Peter sighed and shook his head.
“I’m afraid that’s not correct. You are denied entry into heaven.”
He turned to the next blonde. “You, what is Easter?”
“Easter is in December!” she proclaimed confidently. “It’s when you put up a tree, exchange gifts, and drink eggnog!”
St. Peter looked at her sternly. “Also wrong, I’m sorry.”
He turned his gaze to the third and final blonde. “Ma’am, tell me, what is Easter?”
The third blonde smiled calmly and looked St. Peter straight in the eye:
“Easter is the Christian holiday that coincides with the Jewish celebration of Passover. It commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples, after which Jesus was arrested by the Romans. He was hung on a cross with nails through his hands. He was buried in a nearby cave which was sealed off by a large boulder.”
St. Peter’s eyes widened with joy, about to let her into heaven.
But, foolishly, the blonde continued her explanation.
“Every year after that, the boulder is rolled away from the cave entrance. And if Jesus comes out and sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter!”
