Easter is the principal festival of the Christian church. It celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after His Crucifixion. The earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration dates back to the 2nd century. This day is for family, friends, fun, eggs, and bunnies. It’s one of the few holidays that connect the past, the present, and the future.
Most adults have fond childhood memories of the Easter holidays. Yes, times have changed, but you can still rekindle family traditions with modern themes or worldwide traditions. So whether you borrow the kite-flying practices from Bermuda or the Halloween-themed Easter from Finland, it’s all about fun and memories.
Easter eggs
Eggs commemorate this day. So why not do some exciting things? For instance, dyeing eggs is fun for children and even merrier if you do it as a family. Plus, you can have your family portrait or record a video of your child tie-dyeing the eggs with colors and herbs. Soon, you will edit your Easter videos, showing your family’s growth year after year.
Speaking of colors, the church had symbolic meanings: red for the blood of Christ, yellow for his resurrection, and blue for love.
Egg hunting
Again, some Easter traditions never seem to get old. For example, children have been hunting for eggs for hundreds of years. This is a borrowed tradition that predates the birth of Jesus. In the past, parents would paint scenes from the Bible and hide the eggs, and the kid who found them would narrate the story.
Many zoos, parks, and cities plan yearly egg hunts and parades. But you can also bring the fun into your home or backyard. But, of course, you probably have plenty of places to hide the eggs in your home or backyard.
Easter brunch
“Fondest memories are made gathered around the table.” This statement sounds like a cliché soundbite, but it’s true: spending time with your family strengthens your bond. And it’s an excuse to have a family picnic.
But what do you eat?
There are dozens of traditional Easter foods for breakfast and brunch. Spread your love to your children by having a favorite menu. Plus, they can have their friends over for one big happy party. Better yet, why not go to France and cook one big omelet? Every year, Haux residents gather more than 4,500 eggs during Easter to create one giant omelet! Or you can have the traditional ham, carrots, and deviled eggs.
Kite flying
This Easter tradition from Bermuda can add fun to egg hunting and water games. Bermudians make wonderful kites with exciting colors. They also add a unique “hummer” tissue that produces a continuous buzzing sound when the kite is flying. And that’s the sound of the Bermudian celebration.
Easter lilies
Symbolic of purity and hope, Easter lilies are steeped in meaning in cultures around the world. The flowers are believed to have sprouted where Christ’s blood and tears fell during the crucifixion and in the Garden of Gethsemane after his betrayal.
Hollow chocolate bunnies and chocolate eggs
Chocolate eggs and candies date back to the 1800s, and they are as yummy today as they werethen.
Also, do you know why companies make hollow chocolate bunnies? According to Mark Schlott, a confectioner: “If you had a larger-size bunny, and it was solid chocolate, it would be like a brick; you’d be breaking teeth.”
Make unique Easter traditions
Dozens of worldwide traditions can make your Easter Sunday wholesome. Some traditions are centuries old; others are new. And why not blend new traditions with the old or borrowed ones to create lasting memories for your family?
Whether you are religious or not, it’s all about memorable moments for your children and future generations.
