As far as holidays go, Easter might not be as popular as Christmas or Halloween, but it still has traditions and treats that can raise anyone’s spirit, mood or blood sugar level.
The most interesting part of this annual celebration of Spring and rebirth is the supposed difference in the ways they are celebrated.
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You already know that the Easter-seasonal Cadbury Creme Egg is addictive, mouth-watering, one-of-a-kind and coveted the world over. But did y
Somewhere along the way, an egg-toting, gift-giving rabbit became associated with the Easter holiday. We assume that soon after, sadistic parents decided that it would be fun to make sure any likeness of this generous rabbit should be creepy and frightening so they can take pictures and video of their children being completely freaked out.
April 6, 2012 Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide as the day of Jesus Christ's resurrection. It is also celebrated by children--and adults--as a day of candy treats, hidden baskets and chocolate. What candies do American's prefer to nibble on before that big Easter dinner?
April 24, 2011 With it being Easter Sunday and time for the Easter Bunny, here's a look at my pick of the top 5 all time bunnies. Ordinarily Bugs Bunny would have to be the top of any rabbit list, but with it being Easter I think it's safe to say Bugs would bow to Peter Cottontail.
April 23, 2011 Those of us who celebrate Easter have certain traditions. In the U.S., we color Easter eggs, get Easter baskets from the Easter Bunny, attend church services and perhaps cook up a baked ham. I thought you might find it interesting how other countries in the world observe Easter.
April 22, 2011 We all have our favorite Christmas movies and TV specials (in the McShea household it's "A Charlie Brown Christmas", hands down), but sometimes it's hard to think of any Easter movies. So I did a little research, and here are the some of the favorite Easter Movies/TV specials:
Though technically a religious holiday, Easter has become more synonymous with milk chocolate candies in the shapes of eggs and bunnies, fruity snacks in springy hues and all sorts of decadent desserts. Stock up on the goods in stores, but also think about making a few of your own delectable treats this year.
April 20, 2011 The Easter Bunny is on his way, filling those Easter baskets with traditional favorite candies. So, I thought you might find a little Easter candy trivia interesting.
We imagine that at this point in the spring season, you've stocked up on loads of chocolate (or are anticipating a victorious post-Easter candy sale), faux grass and enough hardboiled eggs to live off of for the next six months. You've probably even posed with the Easter bunny, or at least passed one or two in the mall. But do you know why Easter is affiliated with such unique traditions?
Like many holidays, kids get the better end of the deal come Easter time. After all, it's the parents who stock giant baskets with mounds of chocolatey goodness, a wad of Easter cash, new spring clothes and adorable stuffed bunny rabbits. And it's the parents who plan expansive Easter egg hunts and myriad Easter activities and crafts. One other positive of being a kid on Easter? Watching cartoons, of course!
Take a break from dying eggs this year and re-watch some of these classic Easter cartoon clips.
