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One of the most wonderful and memorable Easter Traditions for me as a child was waking up to a basket from the Easter bunny at my door, always followed by an Easter egg hunt. I always remember finding little chocolate eggs weeks later in places I missed on Easter morning, keeping those memories fresh in mind.
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Decorating Easter eggs is said to date back to at least the 13th century – how amazing that it is still a cherished tradition to this day? Being an ancient symbol of new life, decorating Easter eggs continues to be a favourite modern tradition that children and adults all love. Go hard-boil some eggs and get those coloring kits out - it's so much fun!
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It is a traditional Christian practice to abstain from certain delicacies leading up to Easter, so Easter Day is a special time to enjoy all of the goodies that you gave up during those forty days! As a child, I always vowed to give up some delectable treat like chocolate or candy, which always made Easter morning extremely special. To this day, I still try to abstain from something I enjoy for those long forty days, while trying to avoid a stomach ache Easter Day when I'm allowed to spoil myself once again!
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A modern treat that I simply cannot get enough of is mini eggs… those delicious chocolates coated in a crunchy shell are addictive and quickly became a favourite Easter tradition of mine. I always remember getting excited when the mini eggs would come out in the grocery stores, knowing that Easter was on its way. Cadbury now stocks this delicious treat year round, which makes it a little less special during the Easter season, but at least you can enjoy those little chocolates whenever you have a craving!
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You will not find any mention of the Easter Bunny in the Bible, but the Easter Bunny has become a prominent symbol for this Christian holiday. The precise origins of this fairytale creature are undocumented, but rabbits are inherently a symbol of fertility and new life. The Easter Bunny was an exciting piece of the Easter tradition in my home, since he was the one who hid all of those delicious chocolate eggs around our house for my sister and me to find!
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These rich, spiced tea cakes, known as Hot Cross Buns, are another common Easter tradition. In many historically Christian countries and Christian households, these sweet buns with a cross on the outside represent the Crucifixion and are typically eaten warm or lightly toasted. Showing up with Lent, they continue to be enjoyed until Good Friday. Whether you are a fan of hot cross buns or not, I am sure you have all seen these little treats show up around Easter!
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