Easter rituals with children

Send mail to the Easter Bunny

Osterrituale mit Kindern | Kind schreibt und bastelt Osterkarten, mit roten Osterei mit weißen Hasenohren

Already in the weeks,before the Easter Bunny arrives, anticipation and curiosity about what he might bring increase. Did you know that your kids can send a letter not only to Santa Claus but also to theEaster Bunny?The Easter Bunny Hanni Hase is always happy to receive greetings from children across the country and reads every letter and card that reaches him.

Would you like to get into a festive mood with your childrenbefore Easter?Then write to Hanni Hase! Before the holidays there is a lot to organize at the Easter post office, but he and his helpers always find time to reply to every letter andsend a small surprise to your kids.

Send yourcolorful Easter mail no later than one week before Good Fridayto the following address and look forward to alovely reply from Ostereistedt!

Hanni Hase

Am Waldrand 12

27404 Ostereistedt

Send Easter greetings to your loved ones

But it's not only the Easter Bunny who is happy to receive mail. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors are also delighted,when they receive Easter mail.Writing letters and making cards with Easter greetingsis a great ritual for your kids every year and motivates them to be especially creative! Check outour ideas for Easter cards.

Crafting Easter decorations

At celebrations and special occasions it's simply part of the fun toget creative and make something. Whether colorful window pictures, table decorations or homemade gifts from cardboard - your children love to decorate the holidays with their own creations and make you happy. To keep the ritual bringing joy again and again, we present heregreat ideas for Easter crafts.

Easter breakfast or brunch with the family

Osterrituale mit Kindern | Zwei Kinder sitzen am Tisch, vor Tellern in Ei-Form mit Ostermotiven geschmückt

When Easter finally arrives, nothing beats the shared Easter breakfast with the little ones.what all belongs on the Easter table? We'll give you an overview:

Sweet dishes must not be missing from the Easter table under any circumstances: Especially popular is the traditional Easter braid. But carrot cake, homemade Easter bunnies or Easter lambs, warm pancakes or waffles, small chocolate eggs, jams and sweet spreads with fresh rolls will make your mouth water!
Now for something hearty: Colorful boiled eggs, fresh salmon, homemade bread, cheese varieties and cold cuts will delight guests at the Easter table. If your breakfast turns into brunch, you can also impress with an aromatic quiche, vegetarian tartlets, a spring soup or asparagus dishes.
Hot & cold drinks: From juices and homemade lemonades to teas and specialty coffees for the parents – with a colorful selection of refreshments you can't go wrong!
Decorations and small surprises: The Easter table is traditionally decorated colorfully. Fresh flowers like crocuses, daffodils or tulips should not be missing from the table. But small surprises for your kids will surely find a place on your Easter table too!

Are you in the mood for delicious Easter recipes? We've put together simple recipes here that your kids can help with in the kitchen!

Dyeing eggs

The more colorful and creative, the better: Dyeing Easter eggs with children is simply part of the celebration. The most popular custom among young & old sparks the imagination and is a great activity for Easter afternoon. Dyeing, painting, sticking on or crafting eggs: Kids love it! Whether they immortalize the Easter bunny, lambs, chicks, flowers or patterns on them – they are very proud of their creation and contribute to the Easter decorations. Here you'll find Tips and simple instructions for dyeing Easter eggs with children.

Easter egg hunt

What the little ones are especially looking forward to is the hide-and-seek with Easter eggs and gifts. The ritual fascinates toddlers and older kids alike. If the weather cooperates, you hide the eggs in the garden, but it's also great fun on the balcony or inside the house. During the search your little ones inspect every inch and are excited about every find. Little explorers collect chocolate or painted eggs in a little basket and embark on an exciting adventure. If you hide a lot of surprises, it's advisable to remember or write down where you hid everything, so that every little present is discovered by the evening!

Get out into the fresh air for the Easter walk

Osterrituale mit Kindern | Kinder mit Käfer auf dem Arm

After so many surprises it's also good to go outside together and start the next explorer tour in nature. Remember to wrap up warm and maybe also take some explorer toys for the kids to take along. Whether you simply take a walk around the neighborhood, visit the nearest playground or use the outing to explore the plants and wildlife on your doorstep, the Easter walk is just part of it!

View Easter bonfire

In many regions of Germanythe Easter bonfire is one of the most important traditions. When the Easter bonfire is lit on the evening before Easter Sunday, it means saying goodbye to winter and the start of spring. In Christian tradition, the fire welcomes the resurrection of Jesus.

Children in particular arefascinated by large flames. If you don't necessarily want to go to a public Easter bonfire with other families, you can also organize a small campfire in your garden: Hot drinks and delicious campfire bread included.

Interesting to know:There's even a bit ofsuperstition involved in lighting the Easter bonfire. The glow of the fire is believed to have a cleansing effect and to help farmers achieve a better harvest.

Reading, storytelling, singing together at Easter

Osterrituale mit Kindern | Ein Vater liest seinem Kind ein Buch vor

After so many activities and surprises, it's nice to start the eveningcosily with the family.. After you've hunted for eggs together, gone for a walk and maybe played a little [Link to new subpage "Easter games with children"], it's a good idea to, on the sofa or snuggled upin the children's room to read, to tell stories or sing together. Maybe your kids have also received a new read-aloud book that you can browse and dive into adventure worlds with.

There are so manydifferent Easter ritualsas there are different families – you decide what brings you the most joy. We wish you a wonderful Easter celebration with lovely rituals!