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Easter
Working the Meaning of Easter into the Festivities
Returning to the religious roots of the holiday
Easter is a holiday that is filled with chocolate bunnies, egg
hunts, and many other fun activities for the kids. But it’s easy to
get so swept up in the commercial aspects of the holiday that we
forget what it’s really about. We might be so busy getting all of
these other activities for the kids that we neglect to sit down
with them and explain to them why we celebrate this day and why it
is so special. But it’s important to incorporate some activities
that focus on the death and resurrection of Christ so they can
carry the true meaning of Easter with them always!
Start celebrating the true meaning of Easter the night before by
making Easter cookies. As you make the cookies, explain how each
part of the cookies is part of the Easter story. Here are the
ingredients for the cookies and how to make them while telling the
story.
Easter Cookies
After Easter breakfast and the cookies have been eaten, sit down
as a family and read the story of Easter together from the Bible.
You can refer to the cookies as you are reading the story to help
children understand. Encourage your children to ask questions about
the story and if you don’t know the answers, try to find them
together as a family, whether it be from The Bible, online, or by
using other resources.
There are many other Easter religions such as Passover and Lent
that your child may be interested in. Even if these are not the
religions or customs of your family, you can explain to your child
what religion they are and explain to them the reason why they are
celebrated. This is a wonderful way to not only remind yourself and
your child of the true meaning of Easter but also to introduce them
to new customs and cultures.
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