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58 Happy Easter Wishes and Greetings to Write in an Easter Card

Easter, with its colorful decorations, family activities, and positive message, is a fun, festive holiday that people of all backgrounds can enjoy. Whether you’re in it for the artistic eggs, chocolate bunnies, or religious reasons, celebrating Easter with friends, loved ones, and acquaintances is what makes the holiday so special.

And expressing “Happy Easter” sentiments — whether via a greeting card, email, or text — should be part of the joy too. These Easter wishes run the gamut, from those intended for kids, family, and loved ones to ones that are tinged with spring and religious themes. There are even some lighthearted greetings thrown in for good measure.

So, before you sit down to write out your Easter wishes to everyone on your list, take inspiration from the examples below.

Happy Easter wishes for kids

happy easter wishes girl snuggling bunny

Happy Easter, my little hatchling. I couldn’t ask for a better child.
I hope your Easter is as sweet as jelly beans. I know mine will be because I’m sharing it with you!
You’re special to me every day, but today, you’re my special Easter bunny.
Grab your basket and find some treats…Easter is here, my little sweet!
Long ears and fluffy behind, grab your basket, you have eggs to find! Happy Easter to my favorite bunny.
Hippity hoppity, happy Easter! I hope you’re ready to find some eggs and eat some treats.
Happy Easter, my child. Take it from me — you are one good egg.
Happy Easter, my little chickadee. I hope you know you make my life extra sweet.
Hop along, kiddo. There’s Easter fun to find and memories to make.

Happy Easter wishes for family and loved ones

Easter is a time of reflection. I’m thinking of you today and am thankful for you on this special holiday. Happy Easter!
You make my life sunny and bright. May your Easter be as vibrant as the eggs you paint.
My dearest, you’re sweeter than any chocolate bunny. I’m blessed to call you mine this Easter and every Easter hereafter.
Wishing you joy and peace on this most blessed day. May your Easter Sunday be filled with the same warmth your presence gives me.
I’m so lucky to call you my family. Happy Easter to you and your little bunnies on this wonderful day.
My dear parents, we may be miles apart, but you’re close in my heart. Have a happy spring and a blessed Easter!

I am forever grateful for parents like you. Thank you for teaching me to appreciate meaningful moments — from seeing a budding flower to celebrating the season of renewal and hope. Wishing you all my best this Easter!
This Easter season, may you be renewed, inspired, and fulfilled. I hope your chocolates are sweet, your basket is full, and your blessings are bountiful!
My sweet family, may peace and love be in abundance this Easter Sunday. I am forever grateful for your presence in my life and in my heart.
Easter is a time to celebrate new beginnings. I hope your Easter Sunday is wonderful and your year proves to be the best yet!
Here’s to fresh starts, new beginnings, and sweet surprises. I hope you have a basket full of blessings this Easter.
Happy Easter, my friend! May you be filled with happiness and surrounded by loved ones on this special day.
Mom and Dad, the love and support you give me are the greatest gifts I could ask for. Thank you for making this Easter — and every other day — so special.
I hope you and your family enjoy an exciting Easter weekend together. I’m blessed to call you my friend.

Religious Easter greetings

With faith, all things are possible. I hope you find hope, joy, and assurance in this splendid holiday.
No matter what life throws at you, let Easter remind you of the hope we have in Jesus. “He is not here; He has risen!” – Luke 24:6-7
Christ is risen! May your Easter be blessed with faith, hope, joy, and love!
Rejoice in the Lord this Easter Sunday, and may your cup runneth over with blessings.
May Christ bless you during this joyful season. May He lift up your heart at Easter and always. May God bless you and keep you.
Wishing you a blessed and holy Easter. May the empty tomb give you a heart full of praise and love.
Let us celebrate His greatest miracle with peace and love (and maybe some chocolate). Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to you, my friend. I hope the Lord fills your heart with compassion and joy this season.
Just as the spring renews the earth, may your spirit be renewed by the hope Easter brings. Wishing you everything good today and always.
Jesus loves you this Easter (and so do I). “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” – Psalm 118:24
May you feel the warmth of Jesus’ love this Easter. He died so that we may live again. Hallelujah, and Happy Easter!
Celebrate new life and hope this wonderful Easter season. May the miracle of Easter fill your life with happiness, joy, and love!
He has conquered the grave and defeated death! “If God is for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:31. Happy Easter!
Let us honor his sacrifice and our salvation on this blessed day. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36
May the light of the Lord fill your soul. Let His peace and joy overwhelm you. There is so much to be thankful for this Easter and every day.

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Spring-themed Easter greetings

Spring has sprung, and Easter is here. May this new season be a fresh start and a happy renewal in your life!
Easter is a time of new beginnings. Here’s to wishing you a spring full of beauty and brighter days.
As the new life of spring blossoms around you, may your happiness bloom this Easter.
Happy Easter and happy spring — may you see love and joy in everything.
May the renewal of spring fill you with hope and peace this Easter. May the flowers bloom bright and the season bring you joy. All springtime blessings to you and your family!
Happy Easter! Wishing you clear skies full of sunshine and good times this Easter.
Roses are red; violets are blue, I’m wishing you a happy Easter and a happy spring, too.
May your family grow and bloom like spring flowers this Easter. Let’s celebrate and rejoice in the spirit of spring!
May the vibrancy of spring flowers and painted eggs fill your Easter with joy.
Spring is such an exciting and hopeful time of year. As you celebrate Easter, know I’m thinking of you and wishing you a year full of blessings.
May your hope bloom like spring flowers this Easter. Wishing you endless smiles and sunshine this season and beyond.
Wishing you a happy Easter and a delightful spring. May your day be spent with family, friends, and plenty of Easter delights.
Spring is here, and along with it Easter, a symbol of new life and hope. May it fill your heart with gladness and song.

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Whimsical Easter greetings

Let this Easter be a reminder that no bunny loves you like I do. You make my heart hop!
Hoppy Easter to my Peeps. Enjoy this egg-stra special day!
Don’t forget, you’re some-bunny special to me. Thank you for hopping into my life.
You’ll always be egg-ceptional to me…this Easter, and always!
May your Easter basket overflow with candy. Happy Easter! I love you a choco-lot.
Is any-bunny else egg-cited for Easter? I know I am!
Remember, some-bunny loves you this Easter. Have an egg-cellent Easter!

45 Easter Quotes to Renew Your Spirit

Easter holds a special place in the hearts of Christians everywhere. As we approach this celebration of renewal, rebirth, and hope, we feel an obligation to reflect on the profound wisdom and inspiration this joyous occasion brings.

Here, we’ve curated a collection of 45 quotes that capture the essence of Easter, from its religious significance to its symbolism of new beginnings. Join us in exploring these heartfelt and uplifting words as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and and spiritual enlightenment.

Short Easter quotes

“The great gift of Easter is hope.” — Cardinal Basil Hume
“Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.” — S.D. Gordon
“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.” — Janine di Giovanni
“Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket.” — Evan Esar
“The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies.” — Kate McGahan
“For I remember it is Easter Morn, and life and love and peace are all new born.” — Alice Freeman Palmer
“There would be no Christmas if there was no Easter.” — Gordon B. Hinckley
“Easter is never deserved.” — Jan Karon
“It’s when you crack open a chocolate Easter egg that smiles emerge.” — Anthony T. Hicks
“On Easter Day the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer.” — Douglas Horton

Famous Easter quotes

“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf in springtime.” — Martin Luther
“Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say not merely ‘Christ is risen’ but ‘I shall rise.'” — Phillips Brooks
“Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness.” — Floyd W. Tomkins
“People celebrate Easter with their near and dear ones. Nothing can be a better holiday to spend with your family than to celebrate the journey of the life of Jesus.” — Roma Downey
“Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as as the survival of the soul.” — Victor Hugo
“A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“But from this earth, this grave, this dust, my God shall raise me up, I trust.” — Sir Walter Raleigh
“‘Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“Easter is very important to me. It’s a second chance.” — Reba McEntire
“I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and true love. Don’t even try to tell me different.” — Dolly Parton

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Religious Easter quotes

“We proclaim the resurrection of Christ when His light illuminates the dark moments of our existence.” — Pope Francis
“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” — Pope John Paul II
“Easter was when Hope in person surprised the whole world by coming forward from the future into the present.” — N.T. Wright
“And he departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find Him. For He departed, and behold, He is here.” — Saint Augustine
“Christ the Lord is risen today, sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; sing, ye heavens and earth reply.” — Charles Wesley
“The entire plan for the future has its key in the resurrection.” — Billy Graham
“A rebirth out of spiritual adversity causes us to become new creatures.” — James E. Faust

“The resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless.” — Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with our resurrection.” — Watchman Nee
“Christ has not only spoken to us by his life but has also spoken for us by his death.” — Soren Kierkegaard
“Death is the justification of all the ways of the Christian, the last end of all his sacrifices, the touch of the Great Master which completes the picture.” — Sophie Swetchine

“The Cross was the manifestation of Divine love without reserve or limit; but it was also the expression of man’s unutterable malignity.” — Sir Robert Anderson
“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ’I love you.’” — Billy Graham
“Life is wasted if we do not grasp the glory of the cross, cherish it for the treasure that it is, and cleave to it as the highest price of every pleasure and the deepest comfort in every pain.” — John Piper
“The cross of Christ is the sweetest burden that I ever bore; it is such a burden as wings are to a bird, or sails to a ship, to carry me forward to my harbor.” — Samuel Rutherford
“After Your Son lay three days in a dark hole, you turned the darkest Friday into the brightest Sunday.” — Max Lucado
“Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.” — J.C. Ryle
“The best proof that Christ has risen is that he is still alive. And for the immense majority of our contemporaries, the only way of seeing him alive is for us Christians to love one another.” — Louis Evely

Bible verses about Easter

“He is risen.” — Matthew 28:6
“Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” — John 20:29
“I am the resurrection and the life.” — John 11:25
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16
“And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.” — Corinthians 6:14
“And by his wounds we are healed.” — Isaiah 53:5
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — Corinthians 5:17

8 Easter Egg Hunt Ideas to Keep the Fun Rolling

Egg hunts were part of life long before they were wrapped into the Easter holiday.

Ace Collins

Author of Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter

Whether you hide jelly beans in your living room, plastic eggs in your backyard, or dyed hard-boiled eggs in your local park, an Easter egg hunt is a fun way to celebrate both the Easter holiday and the arrival of spring. Even the White House gets into the act with a free online ticket lottery, allowing families across the country to participate in the annual event.

But how did the Easter egg hunt become a holiday tradition? We’ve decided to take a crack at opening the history of this colorful event and offer some ideas for hosting your own hunt this year.

How did Easter egg hunts get started?

Although Easter is a religious holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, many of its customs have pagan roots.

“When people convert to a religion, their past goes with them,” explains Ace Collins, author of Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter. “The egg has been a symbol of life since the beginning of time, and egg hunts were part of life long before they were wrapped into the Easter holiday.”

Eggs are an important food source. Throughout the centuries parents have sent their children out to hunt for eggs, Collins further explains.

easter egg hunt with kids and mom collecting easter eggs

One theory for the Easter tie-in is that early Christians often gave up eating eggs for Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter. Many people would decorate their eggs to mark their fast and then bring them to church to be blessed by the priest as part of the Easter celebration. Over time, this tradition of decorating eggs became intertwined with the Easter holiday.

We can thank German immigrants for bringing the Easter egg hunt to America in the late 18th century. Germans who settled in Pennsylvania brought their tradition of the egg-laying hare (called the “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws”), and their children made nests and carried grass-lined baskets for their Easter eggs.

And where does the Easter Bunny fit in? Collins says that children often scared rabbits away from the meadows when hunting for eggs. As a result, some little ones believed the rabbits had left behind the eggs. “We would not have the Easter Bunny tradition without the Easter egg hunt,” Collins notes.

Today, although Easter remains a religious holiday, Easter egg hunts have become a way for children to have wholesome fun together. “Although we may now have plastic eggs and new ways to color and decorate eggs, the hunt itself has not changed through the years,” Collins says. “It still involves children trying to find as many eggs as they can.”

Tips for hosting an Easter egg hunt

The basics for staging an Easter egg hunt are easy. All you need are willing participants, baskets or other containers, eggs (hard-boiled, candy, or plastic), and an open space.

If you’re planning an outdoor event, make sure you have a backup location in mind in case the weather turns cold or soggy. Also, consider the ages and abilities of the children, placing eggs in places that are easy for the youngest participants to find and more challenging for older ones.

The rest is up to you. You can make things as creative and as competitive as you wish. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

1. Include words of encouragement

Instead of filling all the plastic eggs with candy or money, switch it up by placing some secret messages inside. You can explore the true meaning of the holiday with Bible verses or include expressions of love and kindness. Or what about including a voucher for a movie night or lunch “date”?

2. Use personalized baskets

Surprise your children on Easter morning with personalized baskets. These attractive willow baskets come with folding handles, and you can have your child’s name embroidered on the removable liner.

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3. Delight them with desserts

You are sure to see smiles when your kids or grandkids find yummy treats on their hunt. The Easter Sweets Gift Box comes with an assortment of goodies that you hide around the yard, including milk chocolate malt balls, malt ball mini eggs, and orange buttercream-frosted cookies in the shape of carrots.

4. Don’t forget the chocolate

Who says you can’t hide a few chocolate bunnies along with the eggs? Nobunny, that’s who! Your kids will love the look and taste of this adorable foursome of Easter bunnies.

5. Try a scavenger hunt

You can tuck clues inside each child’s basket that take them from one location to another and ultimately lead them to a prize. Or give each kid a checklist of the different colored eggs they need to find. Make sure there’s no confusion during the thrill of the hunt by affixing these personalized wooden tags to each basket.

easter egg hunt with girl picking up easter eggs

6. Plan a pre-hunt activity

Looking for a way to get your participants in the Easter spirit before the search even begins? This Easter Cut-Out Cookie Decorating Kit includes everything you need to make two dozen buttercream-frosted cookies, decorated any way you like.

7. Keep the hunt going at mealtime

Are you hosting an Easter brunch? Hide a few eggs among the place settings and centerpiece. The pastel blooms and colorful plastic eggs in the Easter Egg Basket add a festive touch.

8. Tally the count and offer prizes

As the event host, you’ll need to count the eggs you hide so you’ll know when they’ve all been found. Of course, the child with the most eggs should be rewarded, but you can also offer prizes for things like diligence and patience. These Easter Gift Tin Ornaments are the perfect prizes. Each one includes a selection of cookies and snacks, and comes with a hang tag that allows you to personalize it.

11 Easter Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

One of the most exciting parts of Easter morning is breaking into the Easter gifts and sweet treats that the Easter Bunny brings. (Santa’s not the only one who delivers gifts in the middle of the night!)

There’s something on this list of Easter gift ideas for every bunny in the family, from kids to adults. No egg hunt required!

Easter Lily

Flowers and Easter go together like Han and Chewie. Wow that special someone with a vibrant Easter Lily plant. These large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers are delightfully fragrant and especially vibrant during the spring season. This one comes nestled in a lovely wooden planter designed to look like a blue picket fence.

Classic Easter Gift Basket

Adults and kids alike will love waking up to an Easter basket filled with juicy pears, two flavors of Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, and a collection of chocolate treats, including malt ball mini eggs and chocolate truffles. A solid milk chocolate bunny and hand-tied bow finish off this aptly named classic gift basket.

Easter Truffles

Sweeten up anyone’s Easter Sunday with chocolate truffles. This mouthwatering seasonal assortment includes four each of dark chocolate blueberry, dark chocolate raspberry, strawberry milkshake, and white chocolate crème brulée, and another eight of classic milk chocolate truffles decorated as chicks. It’s the perfect Easter gift idea for anyone who either loves eating a pound of chocolate or is trying to cut down from 2 pounds…

Easter Flower Basket

What is Easter without pastel-colored flowers? This darling arrangement featuring pink roses and mini carnations, yellow carnations, and lavender daisies will bring the joy of spring into your home. And if you thought this gift couldn’t get an more Easter-y, think again: We’ve nestled some plastic eggs amongst the blooms for good measure. It’s a veritable explosion of Easter-ness. (If you couldn’t tell, we love making up words with the word “Easter” in them. It’s Easter-iffic!)

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Personalized Easter Gift Basket

Well after Easter’s over, the Personalized Easter Fun Gift Basket continues to give kids something to hold onto. This Easter gift for kids, or kids at heart, has delicious Easter treats, such as malt ball mini eggs and an egg-shaped lollipop, that are paired with a cute egg-shaped marshmallow and plush sock bunny. The whole thing comes in a reusable felt basket that will help keep the eggs safe during the hunt later.

Easter Confection Box

Calling all chocolate lovers! The Easter Confection Box is filled to the brim with chocolate gifts. You’ll certainly want to offer your help with “testing” the milk chocolate-covered Moose Munch, chocolate-covered grahams, and gummy flowers. And what would an Easter gift be without chocolate bunnies?! The box also has two solid milk chocolate bunnies and a 1-pound, egg-shaped milk chocolate truffle decorated with white and dark chocolate.

‘You’ve Been Egged’ Easter Egg Carton

If you’re someone who prefers to snack rather than hunt for eggs, then do we have the gift for you. The Easter Egg Carton comes with eight buttercream-frosted egg cut-out cookies, three buttercream-frosted sparkly cut-out cookies, and one limited edition buttercream-frosted Easter cut-out cookie all arranged in an egg carton. Hide yourself away with this gift while the egg hunt is going on so nobody asks if they can have any.

Foil-wrapped Chocolate Egg with Dinosaurs

You want to talk about a unique Easter gift, well, you’ve found it. A half-pound, gold-foil-wrapped milk chocolate would be enough to fit that description, but wait, there’s more! Crack open the egg and you’ll find four mini chocolate dinosaurs. (Based on what we remember from when we were kids, they look to be a Tyrannosaurs Rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops, but we’re sure the dinosaur aficionado in your family will be able to immediately identify each species with 100% accuracy.) Never has paleontology been so delicious.

Easter Cupcakes

Sharing is caring, and it’s even easier when it comes as a dozen Easter cupcakes. These delightful treats are lovingly decorated with buttercream frosting and topped with a mini shortbread cookie. And with plenty to go around, they are the perfect way for the whole crew to finish up a day of egg hunting.

Easter Sweets Gift Box

There are those with a sweet tooth, and then there are those with sweet teeth. This charming Easter gift box is for the latter. Festive mini eggs and a chocolate bunny accompany classic treats, such as Moose Munch Premium Popcorn and vanilla shortbread cookies with sanding sugar, that will sweeten up anyone’s Easter.

Royal Verano Pear Easter Gift Box

What better way to celebrate Easter than with treats from the orchard? The Royal Verano Pear Easter Gift Box comes with seven Royal Verano Pears that are ready to eat right when they arrive on your doorstep. Slice them up and pair them with your favorite blue cheese, bake them in a tart, or eat them whole!

Your Guide to Types of Easter Flowers

When the snow starts to melt and the tops of budding flowers can be seen popping out of the dirt, it can only mean one thing — Easter is just around the corner! And that means it’s time to say goodbye to the dark colors and hard edges of winter and hello to the beautiful soft pastels of spring.

If you’re hosting this year’s Easter festivities, then you’ll want to be sure to incorporate warm spring colors into your decor — and there’s no better way to do that than with fresh flowers. That’s why we’ve put together this Easter flowers guide, to help you with all your Easter flower and decoration needs!

Top 5 Easter flowers

When it comes to Easter flowers and plants, you have a lot to pick from. To make your choice a little easier, we’ve rounded up five of our favorites that will bring cheer and warmth to your home, and get your guests in a festive mood.

1. Tulip

Types of Easter flowers with tulips in a field.

Of course, tulips had to be number one on our list. As the flower most associated with spring, tulips fully embody the spirit, colors, and joy of Easter Sunday. Because a tulip’s pastel colors symbolize everything from love and happiness to congratulations, you can never go wrong with a multi-colored bloom of tulips on your dinner table.

2. Easter lily

Types of Easter flowers with an Easter lily in a garden.

As a symbol of hope and new life, Easter lilies perfectly express the sentiments of spring and Easter. And although the words “Easter lily” were never explicitly written in the Bible — the name wasn’t attributed to the flower until the early 1800s — many believe the large, white lilies described in the good book as growing rapidly in Palestine were, in fact, Easter lilies. And because they’re easy to care for, you can enjoy Easter lilies long after the holiday has passed.

3. Daffodil

Types of Easter flowers with daffodils in a field.

Their pattern of blooming during the first few days of Lent isn’t the only association daffodils have with the Easter holiday and Christianity. Legend has it that the world’s first daffodil appeared in the garden of Gethsemane as a way of comforting Jesus just before he was to be crucified.

4. Easter cactus

Types of Easter flowers with an Easter cactus in a pot.

Known for its show-stopping, bright red blooms and thick green leaves, Easter cacti are a refreshing change from traditional flowers and perfectly embody both the ending winter and coming spring.

Although they look remarkably similar to a another kind of holiday cactus, Easter cacti differ from their Christmas cousins in one significant way: the time of year when their flowers bloom. As their names suggest, Easter cacti bloom at the beginning of spring, whereas Christmas cacti bloom in early winter. Also, Easter cacti last an average of three times longer than their jolly Christmas counterparts.

5. Daisy

Types of Easter flowers with a closeup of a daisy in a field.

Legend has it that as the Virgin Mary cried for Jesus at his crucifixion, daisies began to sprout from where her tears had fallen. Other stories say that the three wise men knew how to find baby Jesus because the daisies growing around his stable resembled the North Star. That is likely why, in the 15th century, daisies became the symbol for newborn Jesus.

6 Easter Egg Designs for the Whole Family to Try

We’ll show you how to tap into your passion for making all kinds of fun and inventive creations in our “Get Crafty” series. Use these Easter egg designs to create the most beautiful Easter eggs you ever did see!

Decorating Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition. This activity is a great way to bond with your family members and spend quality time with the ones you love.

But it doesn’t have to be all fun and games. Add a competitive element to your Easter egg decorating this year by staging a contest to see which member of your household can create the most stunning-looking Easter egg designs. All you need are some eggs (bet you didn’t see that coming) and some everyday household items, such as nail polish, Kool-Aid, stickers, and glitter. When you’re done decorating, vote for your favorites and offer prizes (you can’t go wrong with Easter chocolates!) in different categories, such as most colorful, wackiest, most bedazzled, and most original.

Here are some creative recipes for decorated Easter eggs you can use to wow your family.

Polka dot Easter egg designs

A photo of Easter egg designs with polka dot easter eggs

You’ll need:

Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature
Vinegar
White or light-colored crayons
Food coloring dye assortment
Bowls
Tongs or slotted spoon
Rubber gloves

Directions:

Start by drawing polka dots on the hard-boiled eggs with the crayons. Next, mix a half cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 10 to 20 drops of food color in a cup. Repeat this process until you fill all the cups with the desired colors. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to dip the hard-boiled egg in a cup for 5 minutes. Remove the egg from the dye and allow it to dry completely. Repeat until you have a set of polka dot Easter eggs.

Kool-aid Easter egg designs

A photo of Easter egg designs with kool aid easter eggs

You’ll need:

Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature
Containers of Kool-Aid liquid
Paper towels
Baking sheet
Metal cooling rack

Directions:

Line the baking sheet with layers of paper towels, and then place the metal cooling rack on top. Next, arrange the hard-boiled eggs on the cooling rack. Using one flavor of Kool-Aid at a time, gently squeeze the Kool-Aid liquid over the eggs in a random pattern. Let dry for 10 minutes, and then flip the eggs over on the metal rack to add another layer of color as needed. Allow the eggs to dry completely for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Note: If you use powdered Kool-Aid, mix with less water than the package calls for to create a more concentrated dye. Then, use a spoon to drizzle the Kool-Aid mixture over your eggs.

Marbled Easter egg designs

A photo of Easter egg designs with marbled easter eggs

You’ll need:

Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature
Whipped cream
Food coloring dye assortment
Baking sheet
Spatula
Toothpicks
Rubber gloves
Paper towels

Directions:

Start by filling your baking sheet with whipped cream until it’s about 1 inch thick. Smooth it out with a spatula. Next, drip food coloring onto the cream. The more colors you use, the brighter your eggs will be. Using a toothpick, swirl and marble your food coloring droplets across the whipped cream.

Put on rubber gloves, and then take a hard-boiled egg and roll it in the cream, coating it completely. Carefully place the egg on a paper towel to dry for at least 20 minutes. When dry, wipe the remaining cream off with a clean paper towel to reveal your colorful marbled patterns!

Stamped Easter egg designs

A photo of Easter egg designs with stamped easter eggs

You’ll need:

Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature
An assortment of stamps and stamp pads
Rubber gloves
Hair dryer
Floral temporary tattoos
Metallic tattoos or stickers
Easter-themed stickers

Directions:

Start by putting on rubber gloves. Using a plain hard-boiled egg, press a small stamp evenly across the egg’s surface. Repeat as needed for a patterned design. Set the ink by using a hair dryer and blowing it dry on the lowest setting. You can also swap out the stamps for spring-themed temporary tattoos, metallic flash tattoos, or stickers.

Tie-dye Easter egg designs

A photo of Easter egg designs with tie-dye easter eggs

You’ll need:

Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature
Disposable coffee filters
Twist ties
Food coloring dye assortment
Spray bottle filled with water
Paper towels
Rubber gloves

Directions:

Start by putting on rubber gloves. Next, wrap a coffee filter around an egg and secure the filter with a twist tie. Drip a few drops of food coloring on the outside of the filter and let them soak for a minute. Repeat with as many colors as you’d like. Using the spray bottle, wet the coffee filter, making sure it fits snugly around the egg. Place on a paper towel for 15 minutes, and then unwrap the egg and rinse with cold water.

Nail polish Easter egg designs

A photo of Easter egg designs with nail polish easter eggs

You’ll need:

Hard-boiled eggs at room temperature
A variety of nail polish colors
Small bowls
Rubber gloves
Drying rack or stand
Glitter (as needed)

Directions:

Start by filling the bowls halfway with water. In each bowl, add a small amount of a single color of nail polish. Put on the rubber gloves, and then take a hard-boiled egg and swirl it around the water/nail polish mixture. Set on a drying rack until dry. You can re-swirl the dried hard-boiled egg into a different nail polish bowl to add another layer of color. Set back on the drying rack until completely dry. If you don’t have glitter nail polish, you can sprinkle glitter on the eggs as they dry for extra sparkle!

Spring into the Season with These Bunny-themed Easter Crafts

We’ll show you how to tap into your passion for making all kinds of fun and inventive creations in our “Get Crafty” series. These Easter crafts are fun for the whole family and will keep everyone’s spirits up for the egg hunt and other Easter activities.

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Bunnies are cute, cuddly…and delicious. No, we don’t mean the kind you put in stew (although we’re not going to stop you from making some if that’s the way you like your rabbit) but the kind you fashion out of pancake batter, like the one in the recipe below.

These Easter crafts are a great way to start Easter morning. Give the kids a set of bunny ears to decorate while you cook up yummy Easter Bunny pancakes for the whole family to eat.

What are you waiting for…hop to it!

Make-your-own bunny ears

Dress up like the Easter Bunny by creating your very own bunny ears to wear! Our custom bunny ears template is easy to download and design any way you want. You can even turn this activity into a decorating contest, with prizes for the most ingenious ears.

You’ll need:

A4 printer paper
A home printer
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Easters stickers, glitter, and other decorating supplies
Scissors
Scotch tape
Prizes

Directions

Download a copy of our Easter bunny ears template for each member of your family. Decorate the bunny ears and headband strip with crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Add some sparkle with glitter, Easter-themed stickers, and any other decorating supplies you have handy. The only limit is your own creativity!

When you’re finished, carefully cut out your bunny ears and headband along the dotted lines. Wrap the bunny ears around your head like a crown, measuring with the additional headband as needed for extra length. After adjusting the fit of your bunny ears, trim down the headband to the correct length, and then tape it to the bunny ears for a secure it.

Finally, don’t forget to take pictures or videos of you and your family hopping around like the Easter Bunny to post on social media.

‘Ears to a happy Easter!

Easter Bunny pancakes

This recipe for Easter Bunny pancakes is as fun to make as it is to eat. Serve them to the kids on Easter morning or put them out as part of an extravagant Easter brunch.

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Easter Bunny Pancakes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Servings 4 bunny pancakes

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 eggs
1½ to 2 cups milk
2 tablespoons melted and cooled butter, plus unmelted butter for cooking
Whipped cream or butter
Fruit to garnish, such as strawberries or blueberries
Chocolate syrup
Maple syrup

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
Beat the eggs and 1½ cups milk in a separate bowl.
Add the eggs, milk, and 2 tablespoons of melted cooled butter to the dry ingredients. Mix the batter enough to moisten the flour. If the batter seems thick, add a little more milk.
Heat a skillet to medium heat.
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of unmelted butter on the skillet.
When the butter starts to foam, ladle the batter onto the skillet, making various pancake shapes for the bunny ears, head, torso, and paws.
Flip pancakes after bubbles rise to the surface, about 2 to 4 minutes. Cook until the other side is lightly browned, about 2 to 4 more minutes.
Drizzle chocolate syrup on the plate to form bunny whiskers.
Arrange the pancakes on a plate to form your bunny, and then top it off with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped butter for the tail and paw pads.
Garnish with fresh fruit, serve with maple syrup, and enjoy your Easter brunch!

Orange Is the New Pastel: 3 Easter Brunch Ideas with Carrots

The series “Get Crafty” gives you the inspiration for creating inventive DIY projects during the holidays and year-round. These Easter brunch ideas include a seasonal cocktail, centerpieces made of spring veggies, and chocolate dipped strawberries that look like carrots.

When I think of things that represent Easter, my favorite spring flower, the tulip, comes to mind. Then there’s the Easter bunny’s favorite food, carrots. And what would Easter be without delicious desserts??? Put them all together and what do you get? A fresh, fun, and creative cocktail, centerpiece, and sweet treat that are perfect Easter brunch ideas.

Signature seasonal cocktail

A signature craft cocktail is always on my holiday entertainment menu. This beverage incorporates the fresh vegetables and flavors of the season, making it perfect for your Easter gathering. And with nearly a full day’s serving of carrot juice in each glass, it’s not only delicious but is packed with vitamins and minerals!

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Carrot and Ginger Cocktail

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 1 drink

Ingredients:

2 thin slices fresh ginger
3 ounces carrot juice
1 ounce apple juice
1 ounce vodka
Lime wheel (for garnish)

Instructions:

Muddle the ginger slices in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add the carrot juice, apple juice, and vodka.
Shake well for about 10 seconds.
Pour over ice.
Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes:

Note: You can make fresh carrot and apple juice or buy organic prepared juices.

Fresh spring centerpiece

Incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables into your tablescapes and floral designs takes them from pretty to pretty spectacular! A great starting point is the Baby Vegetable Gift Box or Baby Vegetables Crate from Harry & David. Brimming with the finest seasonal produce available, either one is the perfect gift for the vegetable connoisseur in your life. And if that person is you, get it for yourself!

There’s something about miniatures that gets me every time, and these carrots are no exception. They’re the perfect size to fit around a lowball glass to create one-of-a-kind arrangements. Simply put a rubber band around the glass and insert the carrots between the glass and the rubber band, and continue until the glass is completely covered.

Tie a coordinating ribbon around the vase to cover the rubber band. You can also use a piece of fabric, raffia, or twine.

Creating asparagus vases using this same technique is one of my go-tos in the springtime.

Everyone is always so impressed with the final arrangement, and they’re even more impressed when they see how easy it is to do!

Even if you’re pressed for time, you should always have flowers on your table when entertaining. And there is no easier arrangement to make than filling a favorite vase with beautiful, fresh-cut tulips. It’s so easy, it’s almost like the tulips arrange themselves!

Carrot-themed sweet treats

easter brunch ideas: easter carrot treats

I love carrot cake! It’s so decadent, with that delicious cream cheese frosting. But there are many more carrot-themed desserts available this time of year, including Buttercream Frosted Walnut Carrot Cake Cookies and Hoppy Easter Dipped Strawberries.

If you have the time and want to make your own chocolate-dipped strawberries, follow my instructions below. Just don’t expect them to turn out as good as the ones from Shari’s Berries! They’ve been perfecting the art of dipping strawberries into melted candy for over 30 years. Still, it is a fun project to do at home.

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‘Carrot’ Strawberries

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Chill and assembly time 25

Total Time 1

Servings 24 berries

Equipment:

Double boiler
Skewers
Candy melting machine

Ingredients:

1-2 dozen medium to large strawberries
12-ounce bag orange candy melts
Faux leaves and clippers (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the strawberries for dipping by rinsing and thoroughly drying them. Lay the strawberries out on a paper towel and place another towel over them and gently press. Let them sit out for a bit before dipping, as it is important that they are completely dry.
While the strawberries are drying, melt the chocolate in a double boiler, microwave, or candy melting machine.
Start with about a cup of melts, stirring constantly until melted. Turn down or remove from heat and add more candy melts as needed, stirring them in until they are melted. Doing it this way helps to keep your candy from overheating, and breaking down and taking on a thick, chalky consistency.
Remove the stems before dipping. Insert a wood skewer into each strawberry, dip the strawberry in the melted candy, and place it on a piece of parchment paper to cool and set. (Note: If you are not adding the faux leaves, you do not need the skewers. Leave the stems on the berries and use them to hold onto as you dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate with your hands.)
Take a stem of faux greenery that has multiple stems/leaf clusters and use clippers or wire cutter to cut small sprigs.
Once the candy is completely cool, remove the wood skewer and insert a sprig of greenery into the strawberry.
Continue doing this until all the strawberries have a "carrot top."

The History of the Easter Basket, Explained

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Typically filled with jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, chocolate bunnies, and small toys, the Easter basket is part of many Americans’ childhoods. But how did this tradition become part of a day on which Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection?

The answer dates to Anglo-Saxon folklore. Historians believe that the word “Easter” derives from “Eostre,” the pagan goddess of spring and fertility. Drawings of Eostre often depict her holding a woven basket on her arm. Eggs, which have been considered a sign of new life in many cultures, were eaten and even buried as part of the Eostre festival.

The hare or rabbit also is a symbol of fertility in Western culture. By the early 17th century, some German parents began telling their children stories of the Osterhase (Easter Hare) delivering colored eggs to the baskets of well-behaved children. As part of this tradition, children left small nests or baskets lined with grasses to look like nests left outside overnight for the Osterhase.

Another theory of the origin of the Easter basket comes from the early medieval Catholic church. Worshipers brought baskets of food with them to church to be blessed by the priest as part of the celebration of the end of Lent.

Many of the other secular traditions connected with Easter — such as candy eggs, the Easter egg hunt, the Easter parade, and sending Easter cards — began in earnest in the Victorian era.

Today, Easter is second only to Halloween in terms of U.S. candy sales, and it is the fourth most popular day for sending greeting cards, behind Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day.

How to celebrate Easter with your kids

Some Christian parents may worry that celebrating a religious holiday with Easter baskets might diminish its underlying meaning. However, several experts think the sacred and the secular can co-exist.

“I think physical gifts can be great metaphors for the intangible ones,” says Laurens Glass, who has written for United Methodist Communications for the past 11 years.

“It’s great to receive something fun like toys or candy, but they can be reminders of the great gifts we enjoy that don’t fit in the basket — our pets, our family, our friends, our food and home, our creativity, our talents, our ability to help others, to share,” she says

“When it comes to Easter baskets, I say do them if you want to do them, but make sure Easter means far more to your kids than a basket!” says Heather Pace, a mother and blogger at Truth4Women.com.

Pace suggests Christian parents focus on the meaning of the resurrection during the weeks leading up to Easter. “Your kids should highly anticipate this day because they know Dad and Mom think it’s of utmost importance!”

How to fill your Easter basket

According to the National Confectioners Association, about two-thirds of Americans create and fill Easter baskets, and 90 percent of them tuck a chocolate bunny inside.

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In addition to candy treats, such as jelly beans, chocolate eggs and bunnies, and marshmallow chicks, many parents add plush animals, small toys, games, and books to their children’s baskets. Easter baskets aren’t just for the young, however. Teens and adults like to get in the fun with everything from gardening and cooking supplies to sporting goods — and candy, of course — in their Easter baskets.

Many people choose a colorful chosen basket to hold their Easter goodies, and they frequently line the bottom with plastic “grass” with a nod to the nest of the Osterhase legend. A growing trend is to make the Easter basket look more natural with a base of real grass and accents of twigs and fresh flowers.

Grass seed, especially the ryegrass variety, grows quickly. You could have a nice patch of green grass growing in your soil-filled Easter basket within five days. Then, you can easily trim the grass with scissors to the length you’d like for Easter Sunday morning.

“Easter activities offer parents and children opportunities for conversations,” says Joe Iovino, communications manager for United Methodist Church. In other words, no matter how you celebrate Easter, it’s a holiday meant to be enjoyed with loved ones.

Easter is Sunday, March 31, 2024. Near or far, send Easter flowers and gifts to stay close to family and friends. Choose from popular Easter flowers, including tulips, roses, the classic Easter lily, and more. Easter flower delivery is sure to make them feel truly blessed.