Showing posts with label family-fun events Lake of the Ozarks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family-fun events Lake of the Ozarks. Show all posts

Friday, April 14, 2017

Where Did All These Easter Traditions Come From?

For many people, Easter is a religious holiday celebrating the holy day Jesus arose from the dead after Crucifixion. More recently, it has become highly commercialized and more of a celebration. Now, you may be wondering how some of today's festivities and traditions came to be associated with the celebration of Easter. Your favorite Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental company has gathered information on some pretty intriguing theories to share with you about the Easter Bunny, colored eggs, and the ever-popular Easter basket. Here's what we've come up with:

Hippity Hoppity - Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Ever wonder where the Easter Bunny originated from? We did too, so we did some looking around. The history dates back long before the origination of Easter. Easter is derived from the Pagan Goddess, Eostre - Goddess of Spring and fertility. According to folklore, Eostre found a bird dying from the cold and turned it into a rabbit so that its fur would keep it warm - but the rabbit sill laid eggs like a bird. The bird-turned-rabbit would leave painted and decorated eggs for Eostre as a "thank you" for saving its life. Thus, the reason for having the "Easter Bunny" who leaves eggs as gifts!


The Easter Bunny Paints His Eggs All Purple, Pink and Blue

One of the major festivities during this special holiday is the tradition of dyeing and decorating eggs. But why do we dye eggs? Besides the Pagan theory that we're continuing the gifts of repaying Eostre, more traditional theories state that the purpose for dyeing Easter eggs is related to Mary Magdalene, who was the first person to see Jesus after Resurrection. The story says that at the time she was holding a plain white egg when she proclaimed the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the presence of an Emperor. She said to him that the likelihood of Jesus' rising was as likely as the egg she held in her hands turning red, and as she spoke the egg turned red. Therefore, in honor of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we decorate and dye eggs to symbolize His rising.

Bringing Every Girl & Boy Baskets Full of Easter Joy

So where does the Easter basket full of candy tradition come from? This tradition dates back to the 19th century and originates from France and Germany. Stories say that children were instructed to make nests from hats or baskets so the Easter Bunny could leave them special eggs. Another theory for the added candies, more specifically chocolates, is that since many Christians choose to give up sweets during Lent, they are eager to once again enjoy the chocolate.


Now you've got a little fun and intriguing background about how some of our well-known Easter traditions became what we know them as today. No matter how you choose to celebrate this weekend, Your Lake Vacation wishes you the very best Easter holiday filled with fun and laughter with your family and friends. Happy Easter from our family to yours!

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Osage Beach, MO 65065
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

What to Expect at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2015!

Just 2 more days until the 2015 Lake of the Ozarks shootout festivities begin! While the largest unsanctioned boat race isn't until next weekend, there are a ton of great events leading up to the main event. Join us at the Lake of the Ozarks for a week long boating experience you'll never forget! Our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental company is here to help you plan your trip around this year's shootout events:

Photo Credit: FunLake.com
2015 Schedule of Events


Friday, August 21st, 2015
“2nd Annual Border Xpressions Shootout Pontoon Poker Run
See flyer on home page to register.

Friday,  August 21st, 2015
"6th annual  Mini Shootout"
                   “Papa Chubby’s – 26 mile marker”
                   “5:00 registration and meet and greet”
                     DJ Captain Mark 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at  Papa Chubby’s
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Live Entertainment with Soca Juke Box at Captain Ron’s

Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
"6th annual  Mini Shootout"
Papa Chubby’s – 26 mile marker
         9:00 a.m. - Noon - Practice Runs
         Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and open Swimming
                  1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Splash Runs and the Bounty Race
                  Live Entertainment 7 p. m. to 11 p.m. at Papa Chubby’s
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Live Entertainment with Soca Juke Box at  Captain Ron’s

Sunday, August 23rd, 2015
"6th annual  Mini Shootout"
Papa Chubby's 26 mm
        9:00 a.m. to Noon - Bracket Racing, Exhibition Races & Powder Puff Racing
        Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and open Swimming
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Class Runs, Top Gun Racing & The Bounty Race
Awards Ceremony immediately following racing

Sunday, August 23rd, 2015
Old Kinderhook and Manor Roofing presents  the 7th Annual 2015 Shootout Benefit Golf Tournament
         Price is $125.00 per person or $500.00 per team
         Includes Box Lunch, golf cart and lots of prizes
         Noon - Registration and Lunch
         1:00 p.m. - Shotgun start
         Awards party immediately following golf

Photo Credit: FunLake.com
Monday, August 24th, 2015
“LakeExpo.com presents”  The Great Shootout Treasure Hunt at Captain Ron's and Buccaneer Bay
         5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Dinner and Drinks on your own
         6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Explanation of Rules and Treasure Hunt
         7:00 p.m. -  Live Entertainment with Sax on the Beach at Captain Ron's.
         7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Check out and presentation of awards

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Shootout Volleyball Tournament
         4 - 8 p.m. - Shootout Volleyball Tournament at Captain Ron's
         6:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment at Captain Ron's
         6:00 p.m. - Hall of Fame Dinner at The Stables

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
“Waves and Wheels" presents – "Shootout on the Strip Meet and Greet” Bagnell Dam Strip
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Vendor Booth set-up at Buccaneer Bay
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Racer Village set up at Buccaneer Bay
2 p.m - 3 p.m. - Drivers line up
4 p.m. - Drivers roll onto the Strip
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Street Party open to the Public

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Vendor Booth set up at Buccaneer Bay
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Racer Village set up at Buccaneer Bay
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - First National Bank "Make-A-Wish"  Powerboat rides - Dock 3
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Poly Lift Poker Run Registration and Kick-off party at Performance Boat Center
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Meet - and - Greet with racers at Performance Boat Center
6:00 p.m. - Stereo Shootout presented by Waves and Wheels at Camden on the Lake
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Shootout Benefit Auction at Performance Boat Center

Friday, August 28th, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Poly Lift Poker Run – Registration, Breakfast and start at Backwater Jacks
8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Captain Ron's open for Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Racer Village open to public at Buccaneer Bay
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Vendor booths open to public at Buccaneer Bay
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - On-Site Racer Registration on Cannonball Beach
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Safety Inspections & Class Identifications on Dock 4 and Cannonball Beach
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment with Kricket Alley at Captain Ron's.
11:00 p.m. -  Close - Music with DJ Kyle at Captain Ron’s

Photo Credit: FunLake.com
Saturday, August 29th,  2015
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Captain Ron's open for Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Racer Registration on Cannonball Beach
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Safety Inspections & Class Identification
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - PWC Classes Run
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Racer Village open to public at Buccaneer Bay
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Vendor booths open to public at Buccaneer Bay
10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony / National Anthem
11:00 a.m. – Noon – Manufacturer Classes have priority runs
Noon – 2:00 p.m. – Professional Classes have priority runs
1:45 p.m. - Flying Performance
1:55 p.m. - Drag Race
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Non-Professional Classes have priority runs
2:50 p.m. -  Missing Man Flyover For Mike Fiore
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Manufacturer/Professional Classes have priority runs
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment with Kricket Alley on the barge at Captain Ron's
11:00 p.m. to Close – Music with DJ Kyle at Captain Ron’s

Sunday, August 30th, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Registration on Cannonball Beach
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Safety Inspections & Class Identification
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Racer Village open to the public at Buccaneer Bay
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Vendor Booths open to the public at Buccaneer Bay
10:00 a.m. - National Anthem
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Professional Classes have priority runs
11:00 a.m. – Noon – Manufacturer Classes have priority runs
Noon- 1:00 p.m. – Non-Professional Classes have priority runs
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Professional Classes have priority runs
1:45 p.m. – Flying Performance
1:55 p.m. - Drag Race
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Open for final runs
4:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
4:00 p.m. - Vendors may start taking down

If you don't have your Lake of the Ozarks condo rental booked yet, give us a call at 573-365-3367! We still have availability on 1, 2 or 3 bedroom condos, as well as several private waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you're wanting to stay the entire week or just come down for the big race next weekend, we've got you covered!

For more information please call us toll free at 1-877-284-0267!!
4571 Osage Beach Pkwy, Suite A
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076