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Happy Easter

 

Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian religion. Eggs have been seen as an ancient symbol of fertility, while springtime is considered to bring new life and rebirth. Americans spend $1.9 billion on Easter candy. That's the second biggest candy holiday after Halloween.

If you ask us, some of the best springtime memories from childhood involve the Easter holiday. You look back on your family's favorite Easter traditions, and your heart immediately warms with anticipation. Maybe you always enjoyed the creative parts like putting up Easter decorations, making festive Easter bunny cakes, or egg painting. Whatever you had as a kid, you probably want to create equally wonderful memories for your own family. That's why we collected a list of the best family-friendly Easter activities that everyone can enjoy on this special Sunday.

So, let's start by looking at some Easter activity ideas from the Drummonds' holiday schedule! "Easter Sunday is like a mini Christmas in our house," Ree says. Their day consists of opening Easter baskets, going to church, and having a huge Easter egg hunt. Finally, they enjoy a big Easter brunch feast, featuring a delicious glazed ham, plenty of Easter sides, and of course, hot cross buns.

No matter how you plan on spending the day, the Easter activities on this list are perfect for any type of celebration. If you have little ones in the house, you might want to read them an Easter story. You could even play Easter games like Easter trivia or spend the afternoon making Easter crafts. There are also plenty of ideas that make the most of the spring weather, including planting flowers, playing sports, and having a picnic. After devouring your favorite Easter recipes for dinner, unwind by watching some family-friendly Easter movies and munching on Easter desserts. No matter what you add to the agenda, you're sure to have a very happy Easter!

Here are some interesting facts about Easter:

  • Easter is the oldest Christian holiday and dates back to the 2nd century.
  • The holiday is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eostre.
  • The Easter Bunny is a German legend that first appeared in literature in the 16th century. The Easter Bunny is believed to deliver colored eggs to children who are well-behaved.
  • The tradition of painting eggs is called pysanka and comes from Ukraine. The brightly painted eggs are symbolic of spring flowers.
  • Chocolate eggs are said to have originated in France and Germany in the early 19th century. John Cadbury made his first "French eating Chocolate" in 1842, but the first Cadbury Easter Eggs were made in 1875.
  • Pretzels are eaten at Easter throughout Europe, between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. The name comes from the German word for "little arms," as the twists in the dough represent arms linked in prayer.
  • Easter egg games date back to medieval times. In the medieval ages, priests would give a hard-boiled egg to one of the choir boys, and the boys would pass it around until midnight.
  • Early Christians saw the egg as symbolic of the tomb out of which Christ emerged when he was resurrected.

 








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