Once upon a time, about two thousand years ago, there was a man named Jesus. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God. One Friday, Jesus was crucified by the Romans, which means he was put on a cross and died. After he died, his friends placed him in a tomb, which is like a cave, and closed it with a big stone. But on Sunday morning, when his family and friends came to visit, they found the stone had been moved! An angel told them that Jesus was not there because he had risen from the dead. This amazing story is what Easter is all about!
Easter is a very special holiday for Christians. It doesn’t happen on the same date every year, but it always falls on a Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th. Easter is celebrated with lots of joy and happiness!
Before Easter Sunday, there is a week called Holy Week. During this time, Christians remember the life of Jesus in different ways. The Friday before Easter is called Good Friday, which is the day Jesus was crucified. Then comes Easter Sunday, the day Jesus rose from the dead. Many people go to church to celebrate with special services on this day.
Even though Easter is a Christian holiday, lots of people enjoy celebrating it. Families and friends gather together, have fun with Easter egg hunts, and eat yummy treats like chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. But why eggs?
Eggs are a symbol of new life. For Christians, the egg represents the tomb where Jesus was buried. Just like a chick breaks out of an egg, Jesus rose from the dead and left the tomb. People love to paint or dye eggs in bright colors for decoration. Some people eat these eggs, but many enjoy the chocolate ones wrapped in shiny foil!
Hot cross buns are another tasty Easter treat. They are made at the end of Lent, which is a time when people think about their lives and make sacrifices. The cross on the buns reminds people of how Jesus was crucified, and the spices used in the buns symbolize the spices used when Jesus was buried. Different countries have their own special Easter foods too!
You might have heard of the Easter Bunny, a fun character that many people associate with Easter. There are lots of stories about how the Easter Bunny came to be, and it brings joy to many children around the world.
During Easter, you can say “Happy Easter!” to people who are celebrating. Remember, everyone has their own special ways to celebrate, and these are just some of the fun traditions people enjoy during Easter.
Egg Decorating Adventure: Gather some hard-boiled eggs and colorful paints or markers. Decorate the eggs with your favorite designs or patterns. As you decorate, think about why eggs are a symbol of new life and how they relate to the Easter story. Share your decorated eggs with your family and explain what each design means to you.
Story Time with a Twist: Create a short play or puppet show with your friends or family about the Easter story. Use simple props like paper cutouts or socks as puppets. Act out the story of Jesus, the tomb, and the angel. After your performance, discuss with your audience why Easter is an important celebration for many people around the world.
Nature Walk and Observation: Go on a nature walk with a family member or friend. Look for signs of new life, such as budding flowers, baby animals, or fresh green leaves. Take a notebook and draw or write about what you see. Discuss how these signs of new life remind you of the Easter story and the idea of new beginnings.
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[Music] One Friday about two thousand years ago, a man named Jesus, who is believed by Christians to be the Son of God, was crucified by the Romans. After he died, he was buried in a tomb that was sealed with a large stone. When his family and friends visited the tomb on Sunday morning, they found that the stone had been moved, and an angel informed them that Jesus was no longer there because he had risen from the dead. Have you heard this story before? It’s the story of Easter. [Music]
Easter is the most important religious holiday celebrated by Christians. Unlike most holidays, Easter does not have a fixed date and changes every year, but it always occurs on a Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th. [Music]
So, what exactly is Easter? Easter is characterized by several important days. First, there’s Holy Week, the seven-day period leading up to Easter Sunday. During this week, Christians celebrate Jesus’s life in various ways. The day Jesus was crucified and buried is part of Holy Week and is called Good Friday. Then, on Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead, which is known as Easter Sunday and is the main day of celebration. Many Christians attend church on the night before Easter Sunday or on Easter morning to celebrate with a special service. [Music]
Even though Easter is a Christian holiday, many non-Christian people also enjoy celebrating it. For many, it’s a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, participate in Easter egg hunts, and enjoy delicious foods like chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. But what do eggs have to do with Easter? [Music]
Eggs are a symbol of birth and life for Christians. The egg represents the tomb where Jesus was buried after his death, and the way chicks break out of the egg when they hatch symbolizes how Jesus rose from the dead and left the tomb. People often paint or dye boiled eggs in various colors for decoration. Some people eat these eggs, but many prefer the chocolate version wrapped in colorful foil. [Music]
Hot cross buns are another special Easter food. They are made at the end of Lent, which is a 40-day period of reflection and sacrifice. The cross on the buns represents how Jesus was crucified, and the spices symbolize the spices used when Jesus was buried. Many different countries have their own special Easter foods as well.
You might be familiar with the Easter Bunny, a popular figure associated with Easter. Its origins are somewhat mysterious, as there are many different stories from around the world about how the Easter Bunny came to be. [Music]
During Easter, you can greet people who are celebrating with “Happy Easter!” Remember, everyone celebrates special days in their own way, and different people have different traditions that they enjoy during their celebrations. These are just some of the common ones seen during Easter.
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