Celebrating Easter

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By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 3 comments
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Coming on the morning after Mardi Gras, it is for many people a sobering reminder of the 40-day period of purification and renewal that comes before Easter. In 2008, Ash Wednesday falls on February 6... more »
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Can't spend the Easter weekend in each other's arms? Do the next best thing and surprise your lover with an Easter basket... more »
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You don't have to wait until Christmas to buy your girlfriend or boyfriend a gift. When spring is in the air, why not surprise your sweetie with an Easter gift? Here's how to pick out a good gift for Easter for your boyfriend or girlfriend... more »
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Looking for cute Easter dresses? Luckily, shopping for dressy spring frocks is more fun than ever, with online outlets and in-store boutiques galore. Styles range from casual to formal and fancy, with classic designs in between. Here are some ... more »
By Beren deMotier 0 comments
Just because Easter spurs the highest annual church attendance of any holiday in America doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed by secular humanists, agnostics, atheists, pagans and other nonbelievers in a Christian god. The chocolate bunnies, the ... more »
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Add an Easter book to a child's Easter basket. It's a good way to encourage reading and a love of books. You'll also be avoiding giving too much candy... more »
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Most Easter baskets are filled with sugar. However, with a little effort you can create a tasty sugar-free basket that will thrill any child... more »
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Even when they've entered the doubting years and scoff at the existence of rabbits who deliver presents, all children love Easter baskets. The boy in your life will be delighted at whatever you and the bunny come up with (and you can take all the ... more »
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No matter what their ages or their degree of skepticism about the Easter bunny, all children love Easter baskets. Putting one together for your favorite girl can be as easy as boiling an egg and more fun than a barrel of jelly beans... more »
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Don't hide these brightly colored eggs. Put them in a basket and they'll make a beautiful centerpiece for your Easter table... more »
By dendiv 0 comments
Suggestions things that you can do on Easter, in addition to Easter egg hunts, to celebrate the real meaning of Easter... more »
By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor 0 comments
Play this classic relay game on Easter, or on any warm-weather day... more »
By Juliet Johnson Johnson 0 comments
Waking up on Easter morning and looking for an Easter basket full of chocolate eggs is a delightful adventure for young kids. Thinking up places to put the baskets is the adventure for the parents. You want to put the baskets in a spot that isn't ... more »
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Making a baby's Easter outfit can seem daunting, but buying one is expensive, especially if you want a really cute one. It's easy to make a little dress using a vintage or simple linen pillowcase in as little as an hour. You can even make a ... more »
By PattyOh 1 comments
If you’re the parent of a tween or teen girl, you already know who Hannah Montana is! Miley Cirus, otherwise known as Hannah Montana, is probably even a household name. You can make a great Hannah Montana Easter Basket for your special someone. ... more »
By DIYGirl 0 comments
Easter egg tree make wonderful centerpieces in any room in your home. If you live in an apartment, then an Easter egg tree centerpiece is a great way to carry on this fun Southern tradition and decorate your home at the same time... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 1 comments
Traditionally, Easter is one of the most important holidays to people with a Greek heritage. Everything is ceremonialized and imbued with a deeper meaning - even the red Greek Easter eggs, which are easy to make. Keep reading and you and your ... more »
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Jelly beans add a bright and festive look to Easter cards... more »
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Use school lunch milk cartons to make cute little Easter baskets that are perfect for a class party... more »
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Easter Sunday is a time for Christians to celebrate Christ's resurrection and is considered the most joyous festival on the Christian calendar. For less traditional ways to observe this spring holiday, see "Celebrate Easter," under ... more »
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As the day Christ died on the cross, the Friday before Easter is the most somber day in the Christian calendar. Even if you're not a practicing Christian, you can observe the symbolism of death before resurrection - a theme dating from a time ... more »
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Turn an ordinary Easter egg hunt into a festive spring affair. With the right decorations and food, you can make it a hunt they'll never forget!.. more »
By DIYGirl 0 comments
This shabby chic Easter basket makes a great adult craft. Fill this basket with jellybean scented candles, rich chocolates and more adult Easter treats. The paint technique described will work best on a wooden basket... more »
By abbeyroad920 0 comments
For many, a family get-together on Easter Sunday is a tradition that has gone on for many years. Perhaps that time has come for you to host your first family Easter dinner. This can be quite the stressful event. Here is how you can prepare to ... more »
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This method of decorating Easter eggs is an easy one the whole family can enjoy... more »