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Celebrate Easter and Spring with fresh ideas for your home, yard and table
EASTER Fun
Many people put their own unique twists on Easter, but some traditions are universal. Here’s a fun look at how the holiday is celebrated across the U.S.
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Studies show that Americans spend billions on Easter candy, making this holiday the second biggest for treats — after Halloween, of course. We will eat more than 16 million jelly beans — enough to circle our planet three times. (Put another way, they could fill a jar the size of a nine-story structure.) Some 70% of purchased Easter candy is chocolate. The first chocolate eggs were made in 19th century Europe. Today, Cadbury makes more than 1.5 million creme eggs a day at its Bournville factory in England — and an astounding 500 million a year. If you piled up their annual production of these Easter treats, they would be taller than Mount Everest. More than 75% of Americans think you should start with the ears when eating a chocolate bunny.
EGGS AND BASKETS
Eggs are a symbol of fertility, and have long been associated with spring. Baskets are more than a utilitarian way to collect eggs; they represent the nests that serve as a cradle for new life. The
Facts
first mention of a rabbit hiding eggs arrived in 1680. (Dutch settlers who landed in Pennsylvania brought the bunny tradition stateside in the 1700s.) Nearly 80% of Americans are said to dye or color eggs, and most of them hunt for eggs, too. Nearly 80% put together or buy Easter baskets, the National Confectioners Association reports.
HISTORY
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon on March 21 (the traditional start date of spring) or thereafter. This Christian holiday was named after Eostre, the Ango-Saxon goddess of fertility, dawn and light. She was honored at festivals held each spring, highlighting the modernday blending of pagan traditions and Christian holidays. Springtime is also associated with rebirth, which dovetails with Christian history. Pretzels were once part of the Easter tradition, because the twists were said to resemble two arms that are crossing in prayer. About 60% of U.S. citizens will visit family and friends this Easter, according to the National Retail Federation. Most of them will eat ham, in a tradition that dates back to the days when the wintertime curing process would culminate around this time of the year.
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Basket IDEAS
Easter baskets have become a cottage industry, with versions customized for the recipient’s interests. Why not let your inner creativity shine this year and make your own? Here are some new ideas to help create the perfect handmade version.
with scavenger-hunt clues or miniature gifts. Fill out the rest of the basket with personal items that complete the visual package. The best part about crafting is that the love and care shines through in every small gesture.
FORGET THE BASKET
Visit an area farmers’ market to find homegrown food choices, then place them all in a vintage basket that’s perfect for the season. Choose fruits, vegetables and other locally grown items that boast bright colors to give the basket an Easterappropriate appearance. Complete with an assortment of crackers, nuts and cheese to taste — then add some vibrant bows or glittered ribbon to finish everything off in style. Snacks and fresh foods like these can liven up any Easter basket, but remember that these choices should be specifically tailored to your friend or family member’s taste.
The best way to liven up the Easter basket is to ditch the basket entirely — and it also provides an opportunity to personalize in a way that the traditional woven variety simply can’t. Fill up a garden wagon, sand bucket or rain boot. Decorate them for the season, or to match someone’s favorite hobby, sports team or band. If you have a large group of cousins and friends coming over, consider filling the kiddie pool with goodies instead. Or turn over an umbrella; you’ll also have something you can reuse for those April showers. For the hardier types, consider a dumptruck Easter basket, or a baseball hat.
FOOD BASKETS
EASTER EGG BOUQUET
Here’s a cool twist on the traditional floral bouquet: Place a circle of eggs along the bottom of the basket, then create layers of eggs above them with skewers or wooden rods of different heights. Artificial grass or complementary Eastercolored tissue completes the look. If you’d like to add another wrinkle, use plastic eggs on the first level, and fill them
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Easter is the springtime holiday, so incorporate the outdoors into your plans. Here are a few familyfriendly fun ideas so that you make the most of warming temps.
explanatory. Participants put an egg in a spoon, then try to balance it as they run. The first person to get to the finish line with their egg still balanced in the spoon wins the race. If you want to make it more interesting (and more messy!), try unboiled eggs — or small water balloons.
HOW MANY JELLY BEANS Fill a clear glass or plastic jar with jelly beans, then have family and friends try to guess how many are in there. Whoever gets closest the actual figure gets a special Easter prize.
EGG TOSS EGG SCAVENGER HUNT
Liven up one of Easter’s oldest traditions, the egg hunt. Give everyone a particular color or pattern to bring back. Another twist on this old favorite is to put numbers or letters on plastic egg halves, then see who can create the most matching pairs.
BUNNY BOWLING Arrange store-bought chocolate bunnies in the yard as if they’re bowling pins. Use a tennis ball or, if your grass is particularly thick, a baseball as a miniature bowling ball — then see who can knock the most down.
EASTER TREE Pick a small tree or bush in the yard, and decorate it with homemade ornaments and figures made from construction paper. Top it all off with string, bows, flowers or even strings of lights.
EGG-AND-SPOON RACES This favorite activity dates back more than a hundred years, and is self
Speaking of messy fun, this one involves tossing a raw egg back and forth. First, divide everyone into two lines that are a set distance apart. Begin tossing with a partner, going back and forth. Take one step backward after each successful egg catch. Keep going until only one duo is left with an intact egg. Plastic eggs are a tidier option. If it’s a particularly warm Easter, try small water balloons.
ART PARADE Have the kids collect their best Easter art or the egg with their favorite design, then hold it up during a small neighborhood parade that anyone can join. A group of older children can serve as judges for the most inventive and most enthusiastic participants.
BUNNY HOP Pass out pillowcases, then line everyone up for an Easter twist on the old-fashioned burlap sack races of your youth. The first bunny to cross the finish line is the winner.
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EGG Coloring IDEAS
Everyone is familiar with the timehonored tradition of vinegar and food coloring when it’s time to dye your Easter eggs. Why not liven things up this year? Just remember to clear the area before starting, since there’s bound to be a mess. Create a paper barrier between your coloring ingredients and any countertop — especially if you have one with a porous surface.
TEMPORARY TATTOOS
Here’s a quick way to personalize your Easter eggs: Temporary tattoos feature most any design or character, and they provide a nice distraction for kids while dinner preparations continue.
It’s durable and fun — and won’t create a mess or stain anything like dyes can.
CHOCOLATE
Prepare the usual primary dye options, but then have little ones dip their eggs in multiple bowls to see how they combine into new colors.
Do you want to spoil your loved ones for Easter? If chocolate isn’t the ideal option, here are five gift ideas to consider.
TRY MONOCHROMATIC
FLOWERS
For a more polished decor idea, experiment with various hues of the same color. Line them up for an ombre effect, or mix and match for a look that’s both bold and cohesive.
GO NATURAL
Cut and paste craft paper to your hard-boiled eggs and they transform into birds, flowers or a bunny. Pre-cut designs for younger children.
CHALKBOARD PAINT
BROWN EGGS
Bored with your egg already? Completely coat it with chalkboard paint to make a reusable surface. Simply erase everything, and then start over. You’ll have hours of egg-coloring excitement.
The traditional white egg is usually preferred, because it allows the vibrant colors associated with Easter to shine through. Mix in some brown eggs, however, and you’ll see a new diversity of shades.
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Washi tape resembles masking tape in feel, but is made from natural fibers and comes in an exciting variety of designs. Just affix the tape right to shell.
Easter Gifts THAT AREN’T
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You actually don’t have to use dyes at all. Vegetables like beets, blueberries, spinach, red cabbage and dill seeds are natural substitutes. You’ll save money, and they actually give eggs a deeper, richer color when you’d done.
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What’s more glitzy than glitter? Just be aware that creating this look outside is probably the best idea. Scattered glitter tends to stick around long after the holiday.
Bouquets of flowers and potted plants are simple gifts that show you care. Tulips, lilies, daffodils and hyacinth flowers are classic Easter blooms. Find these by visiting your local garden center.
A BOOK
Give your little one a collection of Easter stories or a book starring a bunny. If you want to buy a gift for someone who loves baking, a cookbook is a great option.
A BOARD GAME
Pick out a board game that features rabbits, chickens or eggs. A game with an egg-hunting or seek-and-find concept is also suitable.
TABLEWARE
Easter-themed tableware is sure to please. For example, you could give your loved one a cute rabbit mug or a set of pastel egg cups.
A DECORATIVE OBJECT Hen, chick and rabbit figurines and stuffed animals are great gifts for little ones. Additionally, these trinkets can be incorporated into your Easter decor.
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Time for the last of the winter and Christmas-themed decorations to be stored away! Celebrate Easter and the warming spring months with fresh ideas that incorporate bright colors and fresh foliage.
can take them home if they’d like — in particular if you use plastic or wooden eggs. Moss and succulents also make terrific centerpieces for your Easter celebration. After dinner, transfer these fun items to other rooms in order to bring a touch of spring to your entire home.
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Nothing says spring like flowers. Buy some inexpensive pots, whether plastic or terra cotta, and plant the ones most associated with the season — tulips and daffodils. After they’ve bloomed, you can transfer the bulbs to your lawn or garden and then enjoy them for many Easters to come. If you’re feeling more crafty, consider bringing the outside in by using watering cans or even rain boots as a pot instead. Create a wreath using clothespins or from paper in the remaining Christmas gift bags, then decorate it with fun mementos from around the house. Make a fresh garland from branches and vines to accent any doorway or banister. The aroma will add a touch of warmth to any occasion. Transfer small lawn ornaments to the inside, either as a collection of conversation starters on an end table, or as a cool doorstop.
Spring cleaning includes the outdoors. Remove the last reminders of winter like leaves and bare branches from the yard, walk way and garden beds. Freshen up your planters with blooming flowers, or consider placing new pots with bright spring colors in high-traffic areas like the entry or back porch. If you don’t have your own backyard, take the Easter party to a nearby park for a cozy picnic. Bring blankets and plush throws in Easter-themed colors. Don’t forget that hand tools can serve double duty: Arrange things typically used in the garden like spades and or a three-pronged cultivator in a bucket for a fresh seasonspecific decor option.
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All of those colored eggs can be reused as a centerpiece for Easter dinner. Arrange them by color or shade for a festive touch. They can also be fashioned into place cards at the table, adding a pop of color to everyone’s plate. Guests
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