Easter is a great time for families. The kids have a break from school and the adults have a bank holiday to look forward to which means that everyone can come together to celebrate the festival, whether they are religious or not.
Easter Activities
There are so many fantastic Easter activities which can be shared by adults and children alike. Anyone who wants to ensure that their family Easter is a fun packed one this year should try out some of the following crafty ideas:
Easter Egg Colouring
Dyeing and decorating Easter eggs is an ancient tradition which can be dated back to the early Christians of Mesopotamia, who would dye eggs red in memorial of the blood shed by Christ at his crucifixion.
Today, colouring eggs is a fun activity which allows kids to express their creativity whilst learning about Easter. Food colouring can be used to create an enormous amount of effects which can then be entered into a family Easter egg competition, with the winner receiving a small prize.
Egg Hunt
No Easter would be complete without a traditional Easter egg hunt. Kids expect chocolate treats at Easter time and if they are going to get them, it is a good idea that they do some running around first. An Easter egg hunt will not only get the kids active in the outdoors but it’s also a great way for families to have fun together and bond.
Easter Crafts
Like Christmas, Easter is a great time for decorating the home with seasonal trinkets. This provides an excellent opportunity to get the kids involved in making decorations. The Internet is full of great Easter themed craft tutorials, from making your very own Easter Bunny ears to making paper baskets to collect Easter eggs in.
Food
When most of us think of Easter food, we think of chocolate eggs but there is much more to Easter dining than that. Gather the family together for a sumptuous Sunday roast and let the kids help with dessert. Chocolate cornflake cakes can be transformed into bird’s nests, complete with chocolate eggs, or you could all get stuck in and bake delicious hot cross buns, perfect for the season.
The Story of Easter
Whether you are religious or not, the story of Easter is a fantastic and important one, with a great message. You may want to take some time out to tell the kids the meaning behind all of the festivities and traditions you have taken part in. It would make a great end to the night.
Whatever you choose to do with the kids this Easter, you should be sure to have a fun-filled family time that you will all remember for years to come.
Easter Activities to Share with the Kids