How was Easter?
Easter was last Sunday on March 31st. How was your Easter? Did you celebrate it with your family? In America, Easter is a big holiday that is celebrated with many traditions and customs. Let’s learn about these traditions and customs today.
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. Many people in America go to church services on Easter morning. Families gather in the morning and are dressed in festive spring attire, like pastel colored clothes. They go to church service and enjoy an Easter brunch or lunch afterwards.
Easter egg painting and hunting are very popular among children. Many families would paint boiled eggs and decorate it. With Easter egg hunting, eggs are hidden throughout an area and children would try to find as many Easter eggs as possible. Sometimes the eggs are real. Sometimes the eggs are fake plastic ones that are filled with candy and treats.
The custom of a rabbit or bunny is also popular. It is said that the Easter rabbit decorates and hides the eggs. In America, the Easter rabbit also leaves children baskets with toys and candies on Easter morning. Usually parents would fill baskets full of chocolate, candy, toys and sweet treats to give to their kids and say that it is from the Easter rabbit.
After learning a little bit more about Easter, how would you like to celebrate it next time?
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. Many people in America go to church services on Easter morning. Families gather in the morning and are dressed in festive spring attire, like pastel colored clothes. They go to church service and enjoy an Easter brunch or lunch afterwards.
Easter egg painting and hunting are very popular among children. Many families would paint boiled eggs and decorate it. With Easter egg hunting, eggs are hidden throughout an area and children would try to find as many Easter eggs as possible. Sometimes the eggs are real. Sometimes the eggs are fake plastic ones that are filled with candy and treats.
The custom of a rabbit or bunny is also popular. It is said that the Easter rabbit decorates and hides the eggs. In America, the Easter rabbit also leaves children baskets with toys and candies on Easter morning. Usually parents would fill baskets full of chocolate, candy, toys and sweet treats to give to their kids and say that it is from the Easter rabbit.
After learning a little bit more about Easter, how would you like to celebrate it next time?