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Celebrating Easter Sunday: Family Fun and Traditions

Easter Sunday is more than just a holiday - it’s a time to come together as a family! Whether your family already has long-term traditions or you're looking to start new ones, Easter offers a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories. These activities can also be perfect for your little ones during the easter half term!

In this blog, we’ll explore a variety of Easter Sunday family traditions that can make your celebration even more memorable—whether you’re reflecting on the true meaning of the holiday or simply enjoying each other’s company. Let's dive into some heartwarming and fun traditions to help make this Easter one to remember!

Easter service

If your family is religious, consider attending a sunrise Easter service together. These services, often held outdoors or in churches, symbolize the resurrection and offer a peaceful, reflective start to the day.

Easter egg hunt

An Easter egg hunt is one of the most popular family traditions! You can hide chocolate, sweets, or small toys inside colourful eggs. For an extra twist, include a few special "golden eggs" with bigger surprises like a gift card or a fun family activity (like tickets to a movie or an outing). For families with younger kids, use plastic eggs with simple clues or riddles to guide them to the next egg. For older kids, consider creating a more challenging scavenger hunt, that would even get the adults involved!

Easter brunch or breakfast

After the morning service or Easter egg hunt, gather the family for a special Easter breakfast or brunch. Include favourites like hot cross buns, scrambled eggs, bacon and fruit salad skewers. You can even serve fun Easter-themed foods, like bunny-shaped pancakes or cinnamon rolls.

Easter basket exchange

Many families give Easter baskets filled with treats and small gifts. These baskets can include chocolates, jellybeans, toys, and even personalized items for each family member. This can be a fun tradition where everyone exchanges baskets and enjoys the surprises inside. For a twist, have a "family Easter basket" with something for everyone to share, such as a new game for the family to enjoy later.

Easter family games

Plan a few Easter-themed family games, you can have a classic egg-and-spoon race, sack race, or a bunny hop relay. For a fun indoor game, consider "Pin the Tail on the Bunny" or a trivia contest with questions about Easter. You could also create a family "easter Olympics" with different challenges or obstacle courses that kids of all ages can participate in.

Easter crafts & egg decorating

Take some time in the afternoon to get creative with your family by making Easter crafts. You can create bunny masks, Easter cards, this can be a meaningful way to reflect on the Easter story while getting creative as a family. Furthermore, set up a space for decorating eggs before Easter Sunday, or make it part of the morning festivities. Get the family together to dye eggs, use stickers, or create intricate designs with paint. It’s a creative activity that children and adults can both enjoy, and it can be a fun way to remember the day.

Easter memory jar

Create a memory jar as a family tradition. Have each family member write down one special memory or moment from Easter Sunday on a slip of paper, and then read them aloud after brunch/dinner. You can also do this for other special events and add to the jar each year. It’s a lovely way to reflect on the happiness and memories of Easter over the years.

Easter bonnet parade

If you like to get crafty, consider holding an Easter bonnet parade where everyone in the family makes their own Easter hat. You can have a little competition for the "most creative," "most colourful," or "funniest" bonnet, and then take photos of the parade.

Family photos

On Easter Sunday, gather the family for a special Easter photo. Whether dressed in matching Easter outfits or simply enjoying the day together, a family portrait can help capture memories year after year. You could even create an Easter-themed backdrop or take photos outside with spring flowers in bloom.

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As you celebrate Easter Sunday with your family, remember that it's not just about the egg hunts or the treats—it's about creating moments of joy, togetherness, and reflection that will stay with you for years to come. Whether you continue old traditions or start new ones, the most important thing is the time spent together, cherishing the love and memories you share. Happy Easter!