The Easter Bunny is the perfect character to make crafts of as it is central to the Easter theme. Try something so simple with the kids like this Easter Bunny Craft made from Play-Doh.

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Somewhere in time, Easter became associated with candy. Easter comes in second only to Halloween in the amount of candy sold, followed closely by Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Although well known for jelly beans and chocolate eggs, the true Easter candy success story is the Marshmallow Peep. Read more »

Jelly beans have become popular with children of all ages throughout the world. Although no one knows exactly where jelly beans came from,  their creation probably was a process that occurred over time. The jelly bean itself is known for its chewy center and semi-hard shell, and comes in more colors than the rainbow. Here is a brief history of this delicious Easter favorite. Read more »

GOLDEN EASTER EGG HUNT
Have the kids decorate their own Easter baskets, each using a different color. They are then told that the eggs they are to look for must be the same color as their baskets (they aren’t to touch the other colors). This makes it easier for smaller children as the eggs can be out in plain view where the older the kids the harder they have to search for their Easter eggs. You can also hide one (or more) gold egg, which contains a special prize. The prize can be anything you’d like (place money inside the egg or they can redeem the golden egg for a special prize). Read more »

Holidays and Festivals

Holy Week

According to the Christian liturgical calendar, Holy Week begins Palm Sunday. During the week, solemn rites commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Special observances held throughout the week include scripture readings, prayer, and midnight vigil services. Most days of Holy Week hold a special observance. Here is a brief overview of those days. Read more »