Family traditions can be the glue which holds a family together. This is particularly true when it comes to holiday traditions, such as Easter. If you’re tired of the same old events or activities, you may want to incorporate some of these ideas to make Easter more meaningful, .
Rather than focusing on the Easter candy the children will receive and eat, focus more on spending time with family. This is one way to Easter more meaning. Visit family members you may not have seen lately, especially those who may be infirm, in a retirement home, or a nursing home. Pick up an elderly family member or neighbor and take them with you to the religious services.
Most people celebrate Easter as a religious holiday. For Christians, this means they attend a sunrise service which symbolizes when Jesus was thought to have risen from the grave, or they attend a religious service later on in the day. The point is that they gather together as a family to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection and what it means to them.
After church services many families have Easter egg hunts for the children in the family. Some communities and churches offer one on the Saturday before Easter, but that doesn’t preclude your family from having their own hunt. Children will often prefer the family egg hunts over community events because they can be more involved from beginning to end.
While some family members prepare the Easter meal, other members could go outside and hide Easter eggs for the children. Don’t let them make all of the eggs too easy to find; have them place some in harder places for the older children. They may also want to add a few coins to some of the eggs to give the children an extra surprise.
Food is an important part of most holidays, and this is true for Easter, too. Try to plan the meal around traditional family foods. Perhaps there used to be a particular dish which everyone looked forward to each Easter. Find the recipe and make it. Not only will people enjoy the dish but, you can also use it to recreate a family tradition.
Many see Easter as a time of rebirth. What better time to celebrate the holiday and welcome spring than by planting an Easter garden, which could contain trees or perennials that go dormant and come back every year. Welcoming spring in this way, as well as recognizing the images of rebirth associated with the holiday, may become a treasured family tradition.
Families are often busy and their time is scattered. During holidays such as Easter, they are able to reconnect. When deciding how to celebrate Easter, try to include all members of the family. Tradition may be important, but it’s the people we share our lives with that truly make the holiday memorable. Incorporate some of these ideas to make Easter more meaningful and exciting for everyone.
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