Easter Sunday is fast approaching in Waterford, MI! Much like other important holidays, many Easter traditions have been around for a very long time. At Breakie Bunch, we have touched on how important family rituals and traditions are to the family unit. If you are looking to expand on the traditions you’ve already started, here are some ideas to try this year with the kids.
Get out of the House on Easter Morning
Easter is representative of spring and new beginnings, so let’s cross our fingers for some lovely spring weather here in Waterford, MI! Shake off the snow and step out for a picnic in Bay Court Park, or go for a walk in Johnson Nature Center. If the weather doesn’t work out in our favor, because we live in Waterford, MI, where winter can seem to drag, have no fear because you can still have brunch! The Root Restaurant’s brunch comes highly rated and is sure to fill your bellies for a great start to your Easter.
Dye Easter Eggs with the Family
If you were wondering, the typical Easter tradition of dyeing a variety of different kinds of animal eggs is traceable back to pagan times. Christianity then adapted, and the legend says that when Mary Magdalen brought eggs to visit the empty tomb, the eggs turned red. Nowadays, dying eggs is a fun tradition for kids and adults alike. You can even dye eggs with Kool-aide! All you need are eggs, cups large enough to dunk the eggs, room temperature water, spoons, and some Kool-aide packets.
Hide Easter Baskets Around the House
Waking up in the morning and searching all over the house for your Easter basket stuffed full of sweet treats is a common favorite childhood memory for adults. Again, this tradition is traceable back to pagan times. Rabbits represent fruitfulness, and according to a German tradition called Osterhase, a mystical rabbit would lay colored eggs in kids’ homemade nests. Over time, the nests morphed into baskets, and today we fill them with candy, chocolate bunnies, and plastic eggs. For a fun, modern twist, stuff rain boots with your Easter treats!
Organize an Easter Egg Hunt
Another tradition that you might have fond memories of is competing with the other children in your family and neighborhood to find stuffed plastic eggs around the yard. If you are not crazy about more candy, try stuffing them with Legos or other tiny, age-appropriate toys.
Easter traditions are a great way to create super fun and significant memories for your family while you have young ones. These traditions are ones that you likely remember from when you were young, and your kids will surely want to carry on when they’ve grown and started their own families! For more ideas on all things kids, check out our blog, and if you’re looking for a new childcare center, take