Archive for Archive for March, 2008
Indoor Easter Activities
Expecting bad weather on Easter? If so, you might have to move that Easter egg hunt indoors! Here are some other Easter activities that you can do indoors. Color eggs Coloring eggs for Easter is a fun activity that the whole family can take part in. Eggs can be colored using a store bought kit, [...]
The Pysanky method of decorating eggs
Are you familiar with the Pysanky method of decorating eggs? History of the Pysanky method of decorating eggs For thousands of years, in Ukrainian culture, the art of decorating eggs for Easter has gone far beyond dipping the little boiled objects into a cup of vinegar and food coloring. A method of decorating eggs, similar [...]
Why do we celebrate Easter?
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its conception as a holy celebration goes all the way back to the second century. Easter has also had its non-religious side, with it’s celebration originally being a pagan festival. The ancient Saxons celebrated the return of spring with an uproarious festival commemorating [...]
