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Jesus Christ Has Risen!

easter

A religious holiday, celebrating the belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, and showed his followers the way to new life!  Celebrated by many to embrace new life as spring emerges from the cold, dark hibernation of winter.

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Rejoice! Life begins anew!

Celebrating with love

Where to go

Where to go

Where to go

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Church Easter Service

Church Hall

Baby animal petting farm

Family/friends home

Restaurant

Nursing Home

Local public events

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Easter Parade

Egg Hunt






What to do

Where to go

Where to go

Young girl collecting EASTER eggs in a basket

Send Invitations

Decorate Easter Eggs

Easter Egg Hunt

 Easter Baskets

Easter Bunny Arrival

Fly kites

Plant seeds

Easter Parade

Pin the tail on the bunny

Egg roll competition

Family photos with props

Fill plastic eggs with surprises

Jelly bean guessing

Christian Activities

Easter Crafts




What to eat

Where to go

What to wear

Bunny face of fruit, vegetables and cheese appetizers. arranged around a bread bowl with dip

Hard boiled eggs

Easter Cake

Ham/Lamb Chops

Carrots

Hot Cross Buns

Bunny & Chick  themed treats

Decorative appetizers

Chocolate bunnies

Pot luck

Festive desserts

Easter Punch

Coffee/Tea







What to wear

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What to wear

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Bright colors

Easter bonnet

Sunday best suit or dress

Corsage

Bunny Costume

Baby Chick Costume

Bunny Ears/Nose/Tail/Glasses

Carrot Costume

Rent A Costume

Comfortable wear

Weather appropriate attire



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Share the love

Cellophane wrapped gift basket with ribbon on table

Reach out to elders and shut ins

Give Easter Baskets

Deliver spring flowers

Consider artificial flowers for low maintenance

Share Easter memories

Send Easter cards

BE the Easter Bunny

Read the Easter story

Easter Gifts




Decorations

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Share the love

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Cross

Spring Flowers ie: tulips, lilies, daffodils

Artificial Spring Flowers/plants/wreaths

Colored Eggs

Plastic Egg tree

Hand crafted centerpieces

Easter crafts

Children's artwork

Balloons

Themed plates/cups/napkins

Bunnies/Chicks

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Matching Party Decorations & Favors






Easter Traditions & Facts

Easter Bunny handing out treats on church lawn with young girl in pink smiling

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Easter is a Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.   It all began nearly 2000 years ago when, according to scripture,  Jesus Christ appeared to his followers before his ascent into Heaven.

The promise of new life lead to the celebration we now know as Easter.  This Holy day is always on a Sunday, marking the end on Lent,  which is a 40 day period of fasting and reflection.  


The Easter Egg

Eggs and seeds are out of which most new life begins.  The egg hunt originated with Pagan spring festivals to celebrate fertility, and the practice was later intertwined with Christianity with religious significance.  In medieval Europe, eggs were banned during Lent,  then included in the Sunday feast.  As a symbol of the very beginnings of new life, chicken eggs and baby chicks adorn many Easter decorations.  The eggs are often brightly colored so as to find them in the garden during the spring celebration egg hunt.  

The Easter Bunny

Celebrations of spring and fertility began before the birth of Christ.  Rabbits breed quickly, and a natural sign of spring, as fields were often overrun with baby bunnies.  A story retold accounts for the association of bunnies and eggs.  It was said that a woman placed colored eggs in her garden  for children to find.  When the children saw a rabbit hop away as they approached, they assumed the rabbit left the eggs there!

The Easter Parade

Dressing your finest to attend church is to respect and honor Christ.  On Easter, it was particularly practiced to wear new clothes, if you had them.  The idea that it was proper to wear new clothes for Easter was fueled by merchants, who would sell fancy suits, dresses and bonnets.  Rich folk wanted to show off their new attire and would promenade in the streets.  New York City began to attract thousands of people to what is now known as the Easter Parade.

The list of Easter Traditions is endless!  The above are but a few meant to amuse, give meaning, or otherwise inspire an inquisitive mind!


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HAVE FUN WITH IT!

BE THE EASTER BUNNY!

BE THE EASTER BUNNY!

BE THE EASTER BUNNY!

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From bunny ears to the whole suit, put a little hip in your hop!

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BE THE EASTER BUNNY!

BE THE EASTER BUNNY!

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'Put your face here" cardboard cut outs are easy peasy!

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