Easter time is one of the most popular times of the year for chocolate. Children across the US are given Easter eggs, go on scavenger hunts and generally overdose on sugar. It is a good time of year because spring is just around the corner and it is time to say goodbye to those gloomy winter days.

Easter baskets are great fun

Making up an Easter gift basket for a child is extremely fun and a great way to show that you care. You can make the basket up however you like, although traditionally the centerpiece has always been an Easter bunny. This chocolate bunny is generally surrounded by smaller chocolates, chocolate eggs and novelty toys.

If you would like to add some small gifts to your basket, popular (and generally inexpensive gifs) include: chalks, crayons, colored pencils and paints as well as jump ropes, bubbles, paddleballs and any other small toy which can fit into your basket. 

A gift basket for a teenager

Easter gift baskets for teenagers can be slightly more difficult to fill as teenagers are generally too old for toys and games. However, they can be easy to fill if your child likes music and movies. CD’s and DVD’s are always popular gift items. Again, the chocolate bunny should be the centre of the basket and chocolate eggs should be placed round it. The gifts can fill up the empty spaces. Other popular treats include gift cards to the child’s favorite store, books and even some money.

Gift baskets for adults

Take a friend back to their childhood and create an Easter gift basket for them. Of course the baskets will be different to a child’s one, although the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs should still play a prominent part. Good choices for gifts include specialty teas and coffees, themed mugs and a good book. Everyone knows that a hot mug of tea or coffee, a good book and some chocolate is the perfect way to relax.

Where did the Easter basket come from?

The Easter gift basket which we know today actually comes from two differing ancient traditions. One of these is a Judeo-Christian belief and the other is a Pagan belief. Both have always celebrated the death and resurrection ideas, which also mark the end of winter and announce the dawning of spring.

Easter is a celebration of life – whether it is religious or natural and an Easter gift basket is a good way to celebrate.

Easter gift basket - Google News
Easter gift basket - Google News

Clear and Present Danger - ChristianityToday.com

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89.7 WUWM - Milwaukee Public Radio
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