Meaning of Easter Gifts
By: IsisK.Nouvelle Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 Time: 5:00 PM
Easter is a traditional Christian celebration of the time when Jesus Christ was crucified on Good Friday, only to return to life three days later on Sunday. Easter ends the period of Lent that began on Ash Wednesday. Lent is meant to be a period of atonement, to allow churchgoers the chance to prepare for the church's most important festival of the year.
Eggs are by far the most identifiable sign of Easter and also a main Easter gift. The egg is intended to symbolize new life. Since days gone by, eggs have been embellished and dyed with beautiful or bright colors. Eggs are also used in games for this special occasion.
We often give chocolate bunnies and eggs to our friends and family as gifts for Easter. Easter is an annual holiday that is largely based around eggs of all kinds, and it has become traditional for people to give each other gifts to spread the joy on this day. These gifts are most commonly various types of sweets that are shaped like eggs.
You can give your child a soft stuffed bunny that she can sleep with at night. A large, cuddly bunny makes a great gift for an adult as well. It says both "I love you" and "Happy Easter" to your loved one in a special way.
Plants can also be used for the same things. Instead of sending some cut roses, you can send spring flowers planted in pots. Some great choices are classic easter lilies, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, or even some potted grass. Plants can make homes feel happier and more in tune with nature.
The Easter Lily is the blossom that is most frequently brought as a present at Easter time. It has both a pleasing shape and a pleasant scent. Choose one that looks good on all sides. You want one which has proper proportions and is not overly low or overly high. Florists offer lovely blossoms during this season, and delivery is invariably included. They arrive boxed, with a custom gift card and a sheet that tells the recipient how to arrange and care for them.
Another ideal gift for kids and adults alike: a Doorstop, available with rooster designs. It has a classic appeal, is useful in any home, and brings a touch of spring to the home year-round. Decorations make great Easter gifts, and the range of Easter decor on the market is large. For instance, adorable seasonal wreaths to hang on the door to welcome guests over Easter Holiday. These are hand made with fresh foliage, herbs, and moss, and decorated with Easter Nests.
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