Easter is one of the most popular and joyous occasions; from kids to elders, everybody loves one thing or another about this spring holiday. Today, we’ll read about both classic and fun easter activities that you can do to make the most of this holiday!
Some Popular Easter Activities:
1. Easter Egg Hunts
Egg hunts on Easter are classic. They bring out the most fun during this spring holiday and are even a highlight for many. In an easter egg hunt, you must find eggs, mostly made from chocolate or plastic ones filled with candy. Not only the finder but even the creator setting up the eggs for others to enjoy!
Tip: But if you’re seeking to do something out of the ordinary, why not create or participate in a Scavenger hunt instead? In the hunt, you may have to find the list of given items or solve different riddles based on given clues, and the winner will get the big Easter prize!
2. Decorate Easter Baskets
Easter baskets are just as fun to receive as they are to make. You can find hundreds of ways to decorate your basket on the internet! Ribbons, sparkles, bows, and flowers are the most common items used to decorate and participate in this Easter tradition.
Finding the filler to stuff inside your Easter basket takes a lot of thought! Also, put bind tags on each Easter basket. These small details will show your love to the receiver.
3. Work On An Easter Garden
As Spring arrives during Easter, it is the perfect time to work on your garden and show some love to Mother Nature. You can plant any flowers or vegetables available around your area and according to your preference. Even if you do not have ample space for a garden, you can take a pot and plant some spring plants like lettuce, spinach, different berries, and more!
4. Organizing Items In Easter Baskets
We have discussed how you can make personalized Easter baskets for everyone. But even choosing what to put inside the basket is a time-consuming but pleasant task! People usually go for eggs, candies, homemade baked treats, and cards in the baskets.
5. Decorating Easter Eggs
Here, we list another iconic easter tradition that is as fun as it is creative, i.e., egg decor! There are many ways to decorate easter eggs nowadays; You can draw, dye, or paint them. Also, put on stickers, and use glue to paste glitter, leaves, decoupage, and any other material as you see fit!
6. Easter Picnic
Hosting an Easter picnic or lunch will show that you care and want to celebrate this season of renewal with your loved ones. Ham, Asparagus, seasonal soups, pretzels, hot cross buns, and carrot cake are other delicious food items that will make your picnic memorable.
7. Easter Egg Dye
How about using natural dyes to paint your Easter eggs? This is an exciting activity for anyone who likes vibrant colors. For the natural dyes, you can use fruits and vegetables.
To make this Easter tradition more exciting, why not try egg roll painting with your whole family? This fun Easter activity is similar to egg dyeing. You have to roll the eggs in the same dyes as you’ll get for the egg on a large sheet of paper or canvas to create colorful and unique designs.
8. Make And Hang Easter Wreaths
Today, there are various choices on how to make (or get) your easter wreaths. But, to make a family easter tradition, why not stick to creating an easter wreath together? It would be a joyous activity for the whole family!
When we make wreaths ourselves, we can add personalized details to the home decor item! Some examples include adding each family member’s name, handmade ornaments, choosing specific candy and colors, and more!
9. Bake Easter Treats
There are so many simple easter treats that are pretty easy and tasty that even kids can spend a great time making them (under the supervision of an adult). Hot cross buns, homemade chocolate eggs, and cupcakes are some of the iconic baked treats for Easter.
The Classic Tradition…
Easter is a religious holiday celebrated on the day of Jesus’s resurrection. If you follow all the spiritual traditions, attending church must be on your list. This holiday has a deep religious core. Special Easter church services are held that each member of the family attends. Most of the time, the churches hold different competitions afterward as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why do we celebrate Easter?
Easter is a religious holiday celebrated for Jesus Christ’s resurrection. This represents victory over death and the promise of eternal life. For many parts of the world, Easter also coincides with Spring. Many people also observe this day to celebrate new beginnings and hope.
2. Why is Easter celebrated with eggs?
Eggs have been associated with Easter since ancient pagan festivals. They represent hope and rebirth. Christians adapted the pagan beliefs and started using eggs for Easter as well, where the eggs symbolized the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
From food to crafts, scavenger hunts, and kids’ games like egg rolling, Easter eggs are used in almost all Easter activities today.
3. What are traditional Easter activities?
In this article, we went with traditional and the newer fun easter activities.
This vibrant holiday includes traditional activities such as Easter egg rolling (which is said to be similar to the rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb), Volunteering, etc.
Conclusion
These were just some delightful Easter activities that became traditions in many households. Remember that you can personalize each one and make it special for your whole family!