Easter in the United

States

Easter SundayEaster Sunday Easter occurs in the season of spring.

Spring is the season of new beginnings.

In 2016, Easter Sunday will be held on March 27th.

EasterEasterIt is believed that the word comes from a pagan figure called EastreShe was celebrated as the “goddess of spring” by the Saxon people of Northern Europe

Eastre’s earthly symbol was the rabbit The rabbit is the symbol of fertility since rabbits

give birth to large litters in spring

Now it is the symbol of Easter It brings Easter eggs to good

children on Easter Eve The Easter Bunny is originally

a German tradition brought to the USA by German immigrants in the 1800s

Easter is a religious holiday.

Easter Sunday celebrates the Christian belief of Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead.

Many churches hold special services, like masses, on Easter Sunday.

New ClothesNew Clothes People like to wear new clothes on Easter to symbolize

a new beginning:-Pastel Colors-Floral Dresses-Suits

After Church there is a big meal with: -Ham-Vegetables-Desserts

Easter Brunch and Dinner

Easter EggsEaster Eggs Easter Eggs

Many people decorate eggs.

Normally they are boiled first.

You color eggs by dipping them in cups of dye and water.

Easter Egg Easter Egg HuntsHunts It is common to have

Easter egg hunts at home or at parks.

Eggs, usually plastic, are “hidden” by rabbits.

Parents hide the eggs in the backyard or a park.

When the children wake up on Easter, they look for the eggs and put them in their Easter baskets.

• Children receive candy

including: chocolates, jelly beans, and marshmallows shaped like chicks and bunnies called “Peeps”

Easter Candy

-A game that involves children pushing eggs in a race to the finish line

-A tradition that happens on the White House lawn

Easter BasketsEaster Baskets Easter baskets are

filled with: - Eggs - “Grass” - Candy - Crayons - Anything!