Easter is a widely celebrated holiday. Families come together and celebrate with their very own special traditions. Easter traditions bring families closer while boosting both the fun and the knowledge of the deeper meaning of the holiday. 

Some popular traditions include Easter egg hunts, decorating eggs, receiving or giving baskets to loved ones, sharing special meals and spending time with family. Furthermore, some families attend mass in the mornings and look back at the religious themes of Easter. 

“Every year I usually have brunch with my grandparents,” Elena Shadwell (10) said. 

Different cultures celebrate Easter in many different ways. For example, Poland has celebrated “Wet Monday” involving water fights. Another example is Germany’s extensive tree decorating with painted eggs.

In the U.S., symbols like the Easter Bunny play a crucial role in the lives of many. Parents all around the country decorate and create baskets for their children containing things that they like. 

“I wake up and I go down downstairs and I get baskets and it is filled with a bunch of candy and little things I like,” Claire Summers (10) said.

Additionally, there is more to Easter than just the Bunny or Easter egg hunts. Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus is a valuable aspect to many families. Church services, prayer, and reflection are all ways some families choose to cherish the meaning of Easter.  

“I usually go to church with my family on Easter morning,” Shadwell (10) said. 

Maintaining traditions is important in preserving family bonds and the continuity of passing down traditions from generations creates lasting memories. 

“Traditions help with making memories with my family and remembering people that have passed away,” Summers (10) said. 

Easter blends both fun and meaning, emphasizing the importance of both tradition and togetherness.