Visiting the Easter Bunny 

The Easter Bunny is a secular symbol of the holiday but how did it get associated with it? It is said that the connection started when German immigrants told stories of an egg-laying hare to American children. These eggs were told to be colorful so children would build nests and hide them for the hare in hopes that they would come back to a nest full of colored eggs. As the story aged, additions were made to it. The hare started to be referred to as a bunny, the nest was changed to a basket, and in addition to the colorful eggs, the bunny brought goodies like chocolate to children all over the world. 

The Easter Bunny story that children know and love is continuously changing. In this age, the story is shared as a bunny that journeys every year from Easter Island, where it lives, to visit and hide gifts for boys and girls all over the world to find on Easter morning. If you would like to visit the Easter Bunny this year, you can find them at many malls, neighborhood parties, church events, and any other Easter-related festivities. 

Attend a Church Service 

The Easter holiday is important to Christians because it represents the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This fulfills the prophecies written in The Bible and proves that death was defeated. On Easter Sunday, Christians gather with family and friends to attend church services in celebration of the joyous occasion. The pews fill up and people sing with praises. Many churches offer two or more services to accommodate the crowd. 

Host a Tea Party 

For centuries, tea parties have been a great way to gather people together over some tea and bite-size food. It can be fun to host and can be set on a variety of different budgets from paper cups to fancy teacups.

Here are some fun food options to serve: 

Savory:

Tea Sandwiches: A traditionally small sandwich known for being served in the afternoon and paired with a cup of tea. There are a variety of different kinds. Some popular options are cucumber with mint cream cheese, ham and cheese, and egg salad. 

Deviled Eggs: A popular Easter dish. It is made by filling a hard-boiled egg with a mixture of egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and spices. 

Mini Quiches: A savory miniature pastry filled with eggs and other ingredients such as bacon or spinach.   

Sweet: 

Petit Fours: A small bite-size cake originating from France. 

Fruit Tarts: A pie filled with fruit and custard 

Carrot Cake: A cake containing carrots with a cream cheese frosting. 

Layout some tea bags, bake some treats, pull out some Easter decorations and enjoy your company!

Participate in an Egg Hunt 

The game of hunting for eggs is a fun activity that both adults and children can participate in. Colorful plastic eggs are filled with chocolates, quarters, dollar bills, or other fun items. These eggs are then hidden with the participants’ ages determining the level of difficulty to find. It is common for this to be done outdoors but it can also be hosted inside. It’s an entertaining way to compete with others and try to find the most eggs. 

Decorate Easter Baskets 

The history of building a nest for the Easter Bunny has been replaced with baskets. Decorating Easter baskets is a simple and enjoyable way to bond with family and get children excited for Easter. For a simple way to decorate, purchase a plain wicker basket and buy paints, ribbons, Easter grass, and anything else to make it colorful. For some inspiration, check out Pinterest to spark your creativity. 

Gift Easter Lilys

Easter Lily is a spring flower that is known to be gifted to others during the Easter season. Unlike most flowers, this one spends three years underground until it blooms. The three years it spends underground is a connection some make to the three days that Jesus spent in the tomb before he was resurrected. Similarly, the trumpet shape of the flower is associated with the prophesied sound of a trumpet said to be heard in the Second Coming of Jesus. Due to these similarities, it is no surprise that it is the most popular Easter flower. 

Enjoy your Easter and have fun integrating some of these ideas into your celebration