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Easter Weekend
 

Good Friday. Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday. Easter Monday.

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For Christians, this is the holiest weekend of the year. Good Friday marks a day to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Holy Saturday, the last day of holy week, is a day of mourning and recognition that Jesus laid in his tomb. Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus - He is risen! Easter Monday is a continuation of Eastertide celebrations. Good Friday is a statutory holiday throughout the country, where as Easter Monday is not, however, some organizations and companies observe both. 

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This is also the weekend we expect the Easter Bunny to bring cheer to our homes.  This tradition, originally from Germany, had the critter judge whether children were naughty or nice, bringing Easter eggs to those who were good. Hares were once believed to be able to reproduce without loss of virginity, making them a symbol of the Virgin Mary. Easter eggs represent the empty tomb of Jesus. Today, people like to use this holiday weekend as a marker for the beginning of springtime festivities and typically is celebrated by feasting, worshiping, receiving gifts from the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts and spending time with family. 

Traditional Ways of Celebrating & What Inspires Us:

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THEME​​

  • Easter Bunny​

  • Eggs

  • Jesus - the celebration of resurrection

  • Pastels

  • Spring - sunshine, flowers, baby animals

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BEAUTY & FASHION

  • Friday & Saturday - black (as a symbol of solemn acknowledgement)

  • Sunday & Monday - whites, pastels, themed graphic designs 

  • Themed accessories, cross jewelry, bunny ears

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DÉCOR

  • What do you have in storage?

  • Do you need anything new to compliment your theme?

  • If hosting, create a space to take photos

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ENTERTAINMENT​

  • Put on your favourite Easter movie, watch a documentary about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus as a reminder of why we celebrate today

  • Listen to your favourite Easter playlist

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FLOWERS

  • White, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple, rainbow

  • Easter lilies, daffodils, tulips, other spring blooms 

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FOOD & DRINK

  • Good Friday - many Christians abstain from eating meat on this day, popular alternatives include fish or pasta suppers; hot cross buns are also enjoyed as a treat on this day

  • Easter - celebrate the sweetness of Spring with a sweet and hearty breakfast of pancakes or waffles with bacon or sausage and fresh fruit

  • A traditional, big, family supper is usually hosted on Sunday including ham, turkey, lamb or other large roasts, along with potatoes, casseroles, vegetables and breads.

  • Desserts could include: carrot cakes, fruit pies, cheese cakes

  • Enjoy beverages that compliment your food choices and theme - wine, mimosas, fruit juice, sparkling juice, punch

  • Sweet Easter treats like chocolate eggs, jelly beans, Peeps

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FUN

  • Host or attend a big, family dinner

  • Easter egg hunt

  • Dye Easter eggs

  • Get outside to enjoy some fresh air

  • Attend a church service​​​​

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GIFTS & GREETINGS

  • Host gifts: flowers or a small plant, their favourite beverage or treat, prayer candle 

  • Easter basket for kiddos: sweets, bunny ears, book, clothes (raingear, pjs, outfit), toys (bubbles, skipping rope, ball, stuffed animal, building blocks, bath toys), art supplies (colouring book, crayons, markers, stickers, paints), outdoor toys (wagon, bucket/shovel, sandbox, trucks, water table)​​​​​​​​​

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PARTY TIME

  • Attending?

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Host gift (see gifts & greetings)

    • Pack your own beverage

    • Potluck? Prepare and pack your contribution

    • Take photos

  • Hosting?

    • Guest list & invites

    • Clean house

    • Yard maintenance

    • Theme décor

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Prepare menu

    • Entertainment (music, games…)

    • Display previous years’ photos and take more to add

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PHOTOS

  • Take photos of yourself and those you are celebrating with

  • Look back on past years with an organized slideshow or photo album

  • Use theme inspired props like: bunny ears, flowers, flower crowns, Easter eggs

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QUOTES

  • "Happy Easter!"

  • "Hoppy Easter!"

  • "Hippity, Hoppity, Easter's on its way" from Peter Cottontail by Mervin Shiner

  • "He is risen"

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TRADITIONS

  • Church service

  • Family gathering

  • Easter egg hunt

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KIDS & CLASSROOM FUN

  • Bunny, chick, egg, flower art

  • Read books and listen to music about Easter

  • Discuss the reason for celebrating

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WORKPLACE

  • Bring special treats for everybody before the weekend arrives

  • Hide eggs for workers to find small treats, or one big prize

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