The History Behind 13 Popular Easter Traditions
What are Easter traditions?
Eggs and Easter baskets and … a giant rabbit that sneaks into people’s homes? The spring holiday may be beloved by children and grown-ups alike, but many aren’t sure what Easter is really about, how the Easter bunny origin relates to the religious holiday, or why we celebrate with certain Easter traditions.
It’s best known as a Christian holiday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death, but much of our modern celebration has origins even earlier than Christianity. Indeed, Easter is also hugely popular in nonreligious circles. As for when Easter is, well, you can bet it’s on a Sunday. In 2022, it falls on April 17.
What does a family do for Easter?
Easter traditions—like dyeing eggs, giving baskets, handing out your favorite Easter candy, and eating a decadent feast—are a great way to bring loved ones together and celebrate the newness of spring. How your family celebrates will depend on whether you’re religious; if you are, you may go to church or otherwise recognize the holiday’s Christian origins.
Read on to learn all about these traditions, where they come from, and unique ways to celebrate Easter this year—like creating adult Easter baskets and Easter basket ideas for teens, or downloading free printable Easter cards and writing Easter wishes on them for all of your loved ones.
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