easter:
Fun Facts
and Traditions
What is Easter?
Easter is a holiday that celebrates new beginnings and
the arrival of spring. For Christians, it has a special
meaning because it marks a time of hope and renewal.
People celebrate by spending time with family,
decorating eggs, and having fun egg hunts.
Easter happens on a Sunday in spring, but the date
changes every year. Many families enjoy meals
together and take part in fun activities like decorating
eggs and searching for them in the garden.
The History
of Easter
The story of Easter is important for many people. It
celebrates new life and hope. In Christian tradition,
Easter is connected to the story of Jesus, who was
crucified and placed in a tomb, but three days later, he
rose from the dead. For Christians, this event symbolizes
renewal and new beginnings.
The name “Easter” may come from an old spring
festival. Over time, Easter has mixed religious traditions
with fun activities that celebrate joy and renewal.
Easter Symbols
and Their Meanings
Easter has many symbols, each with a special
meaning. The cross reminds Christians of the religious
meaning. The Easter Bunny comes from old stories
about a rabbit that brought eggs to children.
Easter eggs symbolize new life, and people love to
decorate them in bright colors. Lilies and other spring
flowers are used as decorations because they
represent purity and a fresh start.
How is Easter
Celebrated?
People celebrate Easter in many ways. Christians go to
church and spend time with family. Children love Easter
egg hunts, where they search for hidden eggs filled with
candy or toys.
Some places have Easter parades, where people wear
colorful clothes and march through the streets. Families
also enjoy a special Easter meal, and kids often receive
Easter baskets filled with chocolate and sweets.
Easter Around
the World
Different countries celebrate Easter in unique ways. In the
United States and the UK, kids hunt for Easter eggs and
eat chocolate bunnies.
In Spain, people have big parades during Semana Santa
(Holy Week).
In Italy, families enjoy special meals, and in Germany,
people decorate trees with hanging Easter eggs. In
Australia, instead of the Easter Bunny, they have the
Easter Bilby, an animal that helps raise awareness about
endangered species.
Easter Around
the World
In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches.
They wear old clothes, scarves, and paint their faces. Then, they
go from house to house giving drawings or cards and asking for
candy. This tradition is similar to Halloween in some ways and is a
fun part of Swedish Easter celebrations.
In the UK, people sometimes roll eggs down hills on Easter.
This is called “egg rolling,” and it’s a fun game to see whose
egg rolls the farthest without breaking. It’s a symbol of the stone
being rolled away from Jesus’s tomb, but today it’s mostly just a
playful tradition.
Fun Facts
About Easter
Did you know that Easter is one of the biggest holidays for
candy sales? Every year, over 90 million chocolate bunnies
are made! The world’s biggest chocolate Easter egg
weighed over 7,000 kg.
The White House in the USA hosts an Easter Egg Roll, where
kids roll eggs across the grass. The first chocolate eggs
were made in France and Germany over 200 years ago!
Easter
Quiz
Let’s test what we’ve learned!
What does an a A delicious snack
Easter egg b A secret message
symbolize? c New life and new beginnings
What does an a A delicious snack
Easter egg b A secret message
symbolize? c New life and new beginnings
Which country
has the Easter a Canada
Bilby instead b Australia
of the Easter c France
Bunny?
Which country
has the Easter a Canada
Bilby instead b Australia
of the Easter c France
Bunny?
Why do
Christians
a To welcome the spring season
To remember the resurrection
b
celebrate
of Jesus
c To celebrate the Easter Bunny
Easter?
Why do
Christians
a To welcome the spring season
To remember the resurrection
b
celebrate
of Jesus
c To celebrate the Easter Bunny
Easter?
What do
people do in
a Paint pictures of eggs
Search for hidden eggs filled
b
an Easter egg
with candy or surprises
c Cook eggs in different ways
hunt?
What do
people do in
a Paint pictures of eggs
Search for hidden eggs filled
b
an Easter egg
with candy or surprises
c Cook eggs in different ways
hunt?
thank you!
Thank you for learning about Easter with me! I hope you have a
wonderful Easter filled with fun, family, and delicious treats.
