Fun Easter Activities

Easter and brunch are almost synonymous. Here is a unique activity to plan for your guests before the meal begins - create a flowering cross. It is a beautiful observance of the Christian holiday. A cross draped in fresh spring flowers symbolizes the new life given through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

• Wrap a wooden cross in chicken wire.
• Ask guests to bring one or more flowers with stems.
• As they arrive, have guests place flower stems through the wire to decorate the cross.
• Fill in with extra blooms as needed.
  

For Christian believers, the Easter season is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As you think about Easter Sunday, plan to wake up early to participate in a sunrise service.

Many churches hold these special services every year. Often held outdoors, they are inspiring times of reflection, prayer and praise.

If there is no sunrise service in your area, your family can wait on the sun in the backyard while reading scripture and singing worship songs. In any form, this Easter activity is a moving way to celebrate the season.

Dying Easter eggs is a favorite springtime activity for the school-age crowd. Watching the eggs emerge in a rainbow of sorbet colors never ceases to amaze. Before you bring out the eggs and dye, keep these tips in mind:

• Make sure to use hard-boiled eggs.
  
• Food coloring paste results in vibrant colors.
  
• Use metal or plastic tongs and rubber gloves to avoid staining.
  

There are many other ways to embellish Easter eggs other than dying them. Plan a Saturday afternoon egg party and use our decorating ideas to create eggs so outstanding it will be hard to hide them out of sight.

An Easter celebration would not be complete without a search for eggs. Whether you look for dyed eggs, decorated eggs or plastic eggs filled with treats, hunting them is a beloved Easter tradition. Both kids and adults enjoy the thrill of finding of them in cleverly placed locales. This year, turn your family egg hunt into a grand event with special activities for catered for different age groups.