The True Reason
Easter can sometimes feel like Christmas in the sense that it's gone commercial. We often associate the holiday with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and receiving candy. All of those things can be fun to participate in, however, we must remember the true reason we celebrate Easter. The eternal hope we can trust in because of the sacrifice Jesus made. The genuine magnitude of the atonement He made for our sins. So while this list does encompass some of the fun things associated with the holiday, we hope you appreciate some of the impactful activities surrounding Easter.
1. Do A Craft
There are plenty of things to do when it comes to crafting for an Easter theme. Bookmarks, coloring your own posters, or simply coloring in a coloring book can be so much fun to do with your kiddos. By incorporating the themes of the Cross and classic icons like eggs and the Easter Bunny, it opens the door for the important discussion with your littles about the true reason, the Resurrection.
2. Attend church together
This should be a given. Easter is the ultimate celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. Our family attends church every Sunday, but Easter Service is always so special. It's a yearly reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for all of our sins. Why we have such a hope in our eternal dwelling. If you're not a churchgoer and you've always been curious about wanting to go, this special Sunday is the perfect time to start. Seek out a Bible-based church that preaches the Gospel.
3. Decorate Easter Eggs
Decorating Easter Eggs may be the most quintessential thing associated with the secular things of Easter. I remember being a kid and always decorating eggs with my mom and dad. My sister and I would also spend the whole Saturday before Easter dyeing eggs with our grandfather. He made it so much fun! We had a lot of good times and we treasure so many memories from this time in our lives. We used to use the old dye kits with vinegar, but there are so many ways to decorate Easter Eggs. Check out some of them here!
This year we're going with a more natural approach to dyeing eggs and using blueberries for a rich, blue color. We found a great tutorial here!
4. Make Easter Cookies
Growing up, my mom always made Easter Cookies. Sometimes they were the old cut-and-bake sugar cookies, sometimes they were homemade. It honestly didn't matter what kind they were. We had fun helping her and had even more fun eating them. Take the time to make the cookies with your kids. I guarantee you it will contribute to a lifetime of memories.
5. Splurge on a new Easter outfit
I don't have a lot of memories of picking out my own outfits, however, there are plenty of pictures that show my mom had fun picking them out. Back then it was all about frilly dresses, matching hats, and white lacey socks. While fashion has evolved, the feelings and memories that come with a fun new outfit are unmatched. Here are some super cute ideas for family outfits!
6. Take family pictures in your new outfits
As you can see from the above picture, my sister and I always had our photos taken in our wonderfully frilly dresses. However, we never took photos as a family for Easter. We did take them once a year for our local newspaper, but that is it. Michael and I have aspirations to take family pictures several times throughout the year. We want to have physical representations of the memories we'll make in this life.
7. Jelly Bean Prayer
This one is really great if you have small children. The colors of the jellybeans tell the story of the Gospel. From the red one representing the washing away of sin to the white showing a cleansed heart, this pack of beans really opens the door for a discussion about the Resurrection in a way that kids can understand.
8. Play Easter games
Whether it's Bingo, Pin the Tail on the Easter Bunny, or some other game, take the time to have fun with your kids during this time. While the most important part of Easter is obviously the Resurrection of Jesus, it is also a perfect opportunity to spend time with family, enjoying each other's company, and having FUN together.
9. Go for an Easter Egg Hunt
Besides attending church, having an Easter Egg Hunt is an integral part of our Easter celebration. When we were kids, we had several hunts throughout the holiday weekend. As a teenager, I helped put on our town's hunt as part of our school volunteer program. It was very fulfilling to be on the other side of it and see the joy on all the children's faces. I can't wait for Easter this year to be able to orchestrate a hunt for MJ!
10. Easter Devotional
It is important to set aside time each day to learn about Jesus by reading and studying the Bible. Including this devotional, each member of the family can be part of the experience. There's a new passage to read every day in this 30-day devotional. Also included are questions to ponder, a prayer, and a journaling space to jot down what you have learned. It incorporates both the Old and New Testaments to celebrate the gift that Jesus gave us.
Go Have Fun!
We hope you can find at least one thing on this list to enjoy doing with your family. Please remember to keep the true reason for the holiday alive and celebrate Jesus' Resurrection. Take the time to appreciate the very real sacrifice He made for you and me. Happy Easter!
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