It's Easter Time!!

We’re finally hopping into the last week of term which means one thing… Easter is just around the corner! We’re going to take a look at some of the fun things you could do this Easter Holiday along with some interesting bits about Easter and the history around this highly celebrated holiday!

Easter’s History.

The first recorded Easter dates all the way back to the second century and marks one of the most important events in the Christian calendar! This religious holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from when he was crucified by Pontius Pilate. The Bible says that Christ Died on the cross on Good Friday (which is another holiday) and was buried for three days in a tomb in which he resurrected from on Easter Sunday. This day for Christians represents fulfilment of the prophecies and revelation of God’s plan for humankind, and celebrates both God and Jesus.

  In more modern times, Easter is also very much a cultural celebration where family and friends come together over food and drink whilst swapping chocolate eggs and treats! Brits partake in an array of activities during this weekend like flocking to the seaside, decorating hard boiled eggs and even racing them!

Egg Hunt!!

An absolute classic. Hide chocolate eggs around your home and garden and send your friends on the hunt! Why not switch thing’s up a little and hide different prizes such as toys, jokes and even puzzles. Make it a little more difficult too by hiding them in unique spots such as up trees, under rocks and behind furniture…

Easter DIY

Get your DIY hat on and let’s get creative! This is a fun, imaginative and inexpensive way to keep yourself entertained this Easter Break and even better- you could use these for gifts! Here are some ideas of what you could do.

Go On A Walk

Spring has sprung and you have all the free time in the world during the holidays… Why not take this time to reconnect with nature, clear your mind and explore a new place? Walking is one of the best forms of exercise and comes with a surplus amount of benefits such as keeping you fit and reducing stress. Put the phone down, whack on your hiking shoes and get your family on an adventure.

   Did you know?   
  • The UK buys between 80-90 MILLION chocolate eggs each Easter… This makes up for 10% of the UK’s chocolate spending a year.
  • The Easter Bunny originates from Germany.
  • The first chocolate egg was produced in Bristol.
  • We gift each other eggs as they symbolise joy, rebirth and new beginnings.
  • Easter’s date is determined by the Lunar Cycle! This holiday occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal full Moon.