There was always an assortment of candy in my Easter basket growing up, but what I remember even more fondly are the non-edible, experience-based gifts they contained. The following are some examples of non-candy items I have included in my own children's Easter baskets.
Have you ever made a May basket? They are fun and easy to make, and they bring joy to the neighborhood! Enjoy this forgotten tradition of welcoming Spring on May 1st!
A centuries-old tradition practiced at sunrise on the day Christ's resurrection continues to be observed today. Do you think the sun dances for His son on Easter morning?
This article is a series of reflections based on my experience on and around Easter 2020 during the height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Easter is celebrated each year during the month of April. Where and when did it all begin? This article includes some background and fun facts about the holiday as well as a description of the Christian meaning of Easter with examples and illustrations.
This article lists 13 creative ways to turn ordinary Easter eggs into special ones once you've dyed them. Why settle for simple, colored eggs when you can adorn them with jewels, textures, ribbons, and patterns?
Learn how to repurpose an empty plastic chip canister as a cute Easter Bunny candy holder using a few simple craft supplies.
Get in the spirit of spring with these cute Easter decor crafts! Each craft is accompanied by a full supplies list, step-by-step instructions, and a photo gallery to helo guide you through the process. Enjoy!
Get in the Easter spirit with this adorable denim bunny craft! All you need are a few household items and some basic craft supplies.
Dyeing eggs is an easy and rewarding craft project that is fun to do with kids. Once dyed, the eggs make a vibrant addition to the Easter table. Use up those leftover boiled eggs and give the kids some kitchen skills in the process. Instructions for an egg-cracking game are also included.
Here are three DIY creations for the spring holiday. Simple and fun to make, these crafts add a little color to Easter.
This article will describe how a team of three people created a striking display for our church for Easter. The materials required for this project are quite affordable. This project was fun and demanding and was a gift offered to our church to aid our celebration of the resurrection of our Lord.
Easter is celebrated by many people all over the world in many different ways! Learn about a special Easter tradition and the origins that gave way to the entire holiday.
Don't fall into the trap of pouring bucket-loads of chocolate into plastic eggs, consider alternatives to candy in your child's Easter basket.
Easter is a fun-filled time for children, as well as the most important festival in the Christian calendar. This article relates the pagan history of some Easter customs, how the focus on eggs at Easter started and continues, and describes some ancient Easter customs.
Although Easter is celebrated much the same everywhere, Honduras does Semana Santa in her own traditional and colorful way.
How to make Disney-inspired Easter eggs for Easter. An easy way to decorate your eggs and add some Disney to your Easter!
Celebrate Easter with this cute bunny! This project uses just basic materials and can be simplified to do with all ages. Or you can add a lot of detail to dress up your bunny for the Easter holiday!
Easter is almost here! Gather the kids for this simple and fun art project.
Tis the season for Easter and Ostara. Here you'll find some humorous text-covered, bizarre, and interesting pictures that I've found over the years.
Discover the joys and sadness of Easter in the late 19th century as recalled by my uncle Charles Copeland Burg (1889–1961).
Wearing something fun at Easter gives the holiday just a bit more sparkle. Making boutonnieres and corsages is quite simple, and you can wear your handiwork or make one for someone special.
This article presents 10 fun and interesting facts about Easter for kids and adults to discover and enjoy. Teachers and educators can use this as a starting resource page in the spring season.
Have an egg roll like they do at the White House. Make sculptures with carrots and toothpicks. Learn the Bunny Hop. Bake a carrot cake. Enjoy these new family traditions and create Easter memories.
This is an easy craft for kids to make. This tutorial will teach you how to make an adorable bunny puppet.
Make Easter even more fun by playing a few word games during your festivities! Here are over 100 words related to Easter and it's religious significance to help you plan a new Easter tradition!
This Christ-centered Easter egg hunt is the perfect thing to bring the real spirit of Easter into your home while having a lot of fun with your family at the same time.
These decoration ideas use common and inexpensive materials to bring interest and meaning to the church during the seasons of Lent and Easter.
Many of us are familiar with the Easter holiday, but what is the real meaning of Easter and Lent, and what are some Easter and Lent traditions? Learn about Easter bread, egg frittata and palm weaving.
Speeches are a wonderful way to communicate an important holiday message. These seven poems and speeches highlight the religious meaning of the Easter holiday. Share one or more with your family, friends, or congregation this Easter Sunday!
How do you like to wish your friends and loved ones a Happy Easter? Here are 20 happy Easter messages and wishes to send out this April!
Easter is fast approaching and it's time to start planning how you're going to decorate your classroom! Here is a list of 10 good Easter bulletin board ideas to get the kiddos involved!
Easter is coming up, so it’s time to explore ideas for Easter crafts for preschoolers. Here are 15 easy and fun Easter crafts you can do with your kids! Have fun!
Why buy chocolate Easter eggs from the store when you can make your own amazing treats at home? When you have control over the Easter eggs that you make, they're much more special! Here's how.
What child wouldn't love to get a real, live bunny for Easter? Maybe it seems like a good time to teach a child some responsibility, but parents should think carefully before giving a live animal.
Do you want to color your Easter eggs naturally this year instead of using commercial food dyes for your shells? You probably have some ingredients around the house that will work to color eggs!
Do you want to make an Easter dessert that is both adorable and disgusting at the same time? Well, I have the recipe for you! Bunny poo poo is an easy new Easter snack that is sure to be a hit.
Tell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection with the help of objects inside 12 plastic eggs. My kids love this tradition, and my husband and I love that they are learning about Jesus!
Easter egg hunts are not just for children! Use these ideas to host an egg hunt between you and your partner or a group of friends.
Men should have every right to enjoy Easter just as much as women, yet many Easter products just aren't manly enough. Check out some suggestions so you can make the perfect manly Easter basket.
If you are looking for a fun activity to brighten everyone's day at the office this spring, why not try "hopping" your co-workers? It is simple, inexpensive, and fun for all participants.
Arts and crafts projects are a great way to teach creativity and keep children busy during a hectic holiday. These easy, Easter-themed crafts are appropriate for children of all ages. I hope you and yours enjoy these fun projects as much as we did!
Creatively presented Easter desserts and appetizers. Fabulous food ideas to help you jazz up a spring or Easter party.
Plastic eggs are available to buy if you want to make a child-friendly Easter tree this year. Small children love crafts, but painting fragile egg shells may be too difficult for them. Choose plastic instead. Learn how to coat plastic cheaply and easily so that they can be painted with watercolors.
Sandwiched between the horror of crucifixion and the glory of resurrection—between the sorrow of Friday and the celebration of Sunday—is "the silence of Saturday." On this day, scripture was silent and so were the angels. Learn more about the importance of the day before Christ's resurrection.
In the U.S., many people send Easter cards to family and friends who live far away when they cannot see each other during this holiday season. Here's a pop-up card everyone will enjoy getting.
Learn how to make beautiful, non-traditional Easter egg decorations that last long after all the jelly beans are gone. Get instructions for blowing out the eggs, silk dyeing, hand painting, and making decoupage hanging egg ornaments.
Palm leaves or fronds can be used to make various crafts—the most popular being a crucifix for the Catholic celebration of Palm Sunday. You can also make beautiful flowers. Learn how to make a rose in eight simple steps.
Hey, big kids wanna have fun, too! But teens and tweens can feel awkward participating in traditionally "little kid" activities like hunting for Easter eggs. Here's a great idea for including those older kids and letting them join in on the fun.
Make a decorative Easter tree with this easy, step-by-step tutorial. It is inexpensive to make and you can use it to decorate your home during Easter for many years to come.
