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.
Celebrating with love
Where to go
Where to go
Where to go
Church Easter Service
Church Hall
Baby animal petting farm
Family/friends home
Restaurant
Nursing Home
Local public events
Home
Easter Parade
Egg Hunt
What to do
Where to go
Where to go
Send Invitations
Easter Egg Hunt
Fly kites
Plant seeds
Easter Parade
Pin the tail on the bunny
Egg roll competition
Fill plastic eggs with surprises
Jelly bean guessing
What to eat
Where to go
What to wear
Hard boiled eggs
Ham/Lamb Chops
Carrots
Hot Cross Buns
Decorative appetizers
Chocolate bunnies
Pot luck
Festive desserts
Easter Punch
Coffee/Tea
What to wear
Share the love
What to wear
Bright colors
Easter bonnet
Sunday best suit or dress
Corsage
Comfortable wear
Weather appropriate attire
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Share the love
Share the love
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
Read the Easter story
Decorations
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Share the love
Cross
Spring Flowers ie: tulips, lilies, daffodils
Artificial Spring Flowers/plants/wreaths
Colored Eggs
Hand crafted centerpieces
Children's artwork
Themed plates/cups/napkins
Bunnies/Chicks
Matching Party Decorations & Favors
Easter Traditions & Facts
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!
From bunny ears to the whole suit, put a little hip in your hop!
CREATE PHOTO PROPS!
BE THE EASTER BUNNY!
BE THE EASTER BUNNY!
'Put your face here" cardboard cut outs are easy peasy!