Easter Celebrations

in the United States

CEIP PLURILINGÜE PROFESOR ALBINO NÚÑEZ –OURENSE

By Erika Nielsen

What is Easter?

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated at the end of Holy Week

The 40 days before Easter is called Lent

Easter represents the beginning of Spring and new life

Easter Eggs

Painting eggs is a Easter tradition in the USA

We paint the shells of eggs in bright colors

Chocolate eggs are a popular candy

Easter Baskets

The night before Easter,children leave empty

baskets out for the Easter Bunny.

The next morning, they wake up to find eggs, candies or small toys in their basket.

The Easter BunnyThe Easter Bunny brings

eggs, candies, and toys to children on Easter morning.

He decides if children have been bad or good.

Children leave out a carrot for the Easter bunny to eat.

Easter Egg Hunts Children search for eggs to add to their baskets.

Plastic eggs like have candy or money inside

White House Egg Roll

Easter Monday (the day after Easter)

Children push an egg through the grass with a spoon

It is a race

Easter Day

Brunch is an Easter tradition. -Breakfast + Lunch = Brunch.

Brunch is a big late morning meal.Typical Brunch foods are: Egg dishesBacon or sausagesFruit saladPastries

Easter Day

Families spend the day together. They have a big Easter dinner.

Some families also go to Easter mass.