Easter Traditions

Easter is a big holiday celebrated every year, and one that is celebrated by both religious and non-religious families. With Easter comes many traditions such as the coloring of eggs, the Easter Bunny and filling the Easter basket in the morning. These Easter traditions have been rooted in history for centuries and are practiced widely today.

The Easter Story

The true Easter story is of course straight from a religious standpoint and tells the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For more information on the religious aspects of the holiday, go to Religious Tolerance and Secrets of Success. Christianity Today explains the story of Easter by specific Bible passages, and Childrens Chapel is helpful for young kids just learning the story and traditions of Easter.

Easter Egg Coloring

Coloring Easter eggs is an activity that is enjoyed by millions of people. Using food coloring and store bought kits, families and kids of all ages decorate dozens of hard-boiled eggs. The egg is usually a symbol of new life, which is why it is used for the celebration of Christ and Easter. For more information on the tradition of Easter egg coloring, visit Geocities, Info Please, and Wikipedia.

Easter Egg Hunts

Another tradition that is enjoyed by kids all over for the holiday of Easter is the egg hunts. The reason behind hiding Easter eggs is said to be because the Easter Bunny accidently dropped eggs when he was delivering them, and they hid themselves. For information on the tradition of the Easter egg hunt, go to

Ehow, Holiday Insights, and Wilstar. At Holiday Insights you can also learn about safety and facts concerning the tradition of Easter egg hunts. For ideas on hiding Easter eggs, go to Old Fashioned Living.

The Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny tradition comes from pre-Christian fertility lore, and was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. Since the Hare and the Rabbit are considered to be one of the most fertile animals, it made sense to make them symbols of the new life and the beginning of the spring. For more information on the history of the Easter Bunny, go to Wikipedia, Holidays, and Indobase. To read about it from a religious point of view, visit All About Jesus Christ. For games, books, music, recipes, and more concerning the Easter Bunny and the holiday, check out Easter Bunny.

Easter Baskets

Filling the Easter Basket on Sunday morning is perhaps the tradition that kids enjoy the most. To learn about the traditions of the Easter Basket from many different cultures, go to Ezine. The article Christian Life Advisor includes a description of why fake grass is traditionally used in baskets. Chiff is a good starting point to learn all about Easter, the Easter basket, and various traditions surrounding the holiday.