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Easter Baskets - Origin And Gift Ideas
Easter Sunday is a religious holiday on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, which occurs around March 21st. It is the day Christian all over the world celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. However, many traditions associated with this holiday, such as the Easter bunny, egg hunt, and Easter baskets, are observed by Christians and non-Christians alike. This article explores the origin of Easter and related traditions, and provides some gift idea for this holiday.
The name of the holiday, "Easter", came from the pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon goddess named Eostre. She was the goddess of fertility and springtime. Since the rabbits and hares reproduce frequently with a litter per month, the pre-Christian Anglo-Saxons believed the rabbits and hares were the earthly incarnation of Eostre. Hence, the rabbits and hares became fertility symbols. Similarly, eggs were symbols of fertility and life. Eggs were colored, blessed and eaten at spring festivals in ancient culture. When the Anglo-Saxons were converted to Christians, their springtime festival, which occurred on spring equinox, was combined with the Christian observance of the resurrection of Jesus and given the name Easter.
The bunny as an Easter symbol appears to have its origin in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. According to a German legend, a white hare would leave baskets filled with candies, brightly colored eggs and other goodies for good children on Easter morning. The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German immigrants. The children would build their nest in hidden places in their home, or outdoors. Easter bunny would fill their baskets with colored eggs if they were good. By the 1800s, candies were commonly tucked into the baskets as well. Nowadays, Easter baskets are commonly filled with chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, candies, and marshmallow Peeps. The jelly beans have also been added to the baskets since 1930s because they look similar to eggs laid by birds.
The popularity of Easter baskets has increased tremendously with television movie "Here Comes Peter Cottontail". You can now order online beautiful Easter gift basket that contains traditional holiday treats without having to shop for these treats individualy and arrange them in a basket yourself. Sending friends and loved ones an Easter Gift Basket is an easy and fun way to let them know how much you care about them.
A wide range of beautiful Easter baskets are available. Most of the baskets include a plush Bunny that greets your little friends with wishes of love and joy. In addition to delicious treats, some contain favorite play dough and Peter Cottontail activity book with plenty of fun activities for the little boys and girls. You can start your own tradition by sending a deluxe gift basket to family and friends. Filled with chocolate treats as well as traditional favorites such as fudge filled chocolate eggs, milk chocolate foil bunny, candy corn, marshmallow bunnies, butter shortbread cookies, and candies, this basket of treats will delight the recipient with joy.
Another special gift consists of an unique basket-shaped planter filled with delicious treats, including hand decorated shortbread cookie, gift box filled with solid milk chocolate eggs, milk chocolate bunny, jelly beans, Bunny peeps, Easter eggs filled with candy, plush bunny, and licorice treats. It will certainly delight the recipient. Another popular gift is an Easter bunny tote in the form of a fabric bunny carrier. Inside the carrier is filled with chocolate bunnies, M & M's, puzzle, foil wrapped chocolate bunny, and other treats. This little bunny will deliver your message of love and joy.
For younger kids, You can send a little plush bunny that sings his tune and wiggles his ears, along with 10 most popular flavors of jelly beans. It will sure to delight all who receive this gift.
Children usually enjoy making their own treats. You can send them a gift set with a plush bunny and chocolate cookie mix, and let them participate in making the cookies. Alternatively, you can send a gift set with a plush bunny, cake mix and instructions. The children can make their own old fashion carrot cake with orange cream cheese frosting. These gifts provide a fun way to share the joy of Easter.
In summary, Easter is a holiday celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. There are many fun activities for the entire family, especially little boys and girls, to enjoy. You can be Peter the Cottontail and send an Easter basket to kids of all ages.
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Easter Greeting - Boy with Easter Egg Basket Holding Egg $19.99 Easter Greeting - Boy with Easter Egg Basket Holding Egg - Premium Poster |
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Nino 80-Piece Egg Shaker Assortment with Elephant Basket $149.99 Nino 80-Piece Egg Shaker Assortment with Elephant Basket |
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Nino 80-Piece Egg Shaker Assortment With Elephant Basket $149.99 Nino 80-Piece Egg Shaker Assortment with Elephant Basket |
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Petaluma, California - World's Egg Basket Poster $19.99 Petaluma, California - World's Egg Basket Poster - Premium Poster |
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Still Life with Courgettes, Rondini and Egg Basket $24.99 Still Life with Courgettes, Rondini and Egg Basket - Photographic Print |
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A Yellow Easter Egg in Small Basket with Feathers $24.99 Elisabeth Cölfen A Yellow Easter Egg in Small Basket with Feathers - Photographic Print |
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Easter Basket Egg Print Bags $2.95 Wrap your Baskets with Easter Style! The Cellophane Basket Bags are the perfect wrapping for your Easter party baskets. A great addition to any Easter or gift basket. A dozen basket wrap bags per package. 17 1/2" tall and 10" wide. Easter egg print on bags. Give your guests Easter baskets filled with fun! Don't let any Easter party guest leave empty handed, give out Easter baskets and goody bags to all your party guests. Easter baskets and bags also make great raffle prizes and give a ways at your event. Fill Easter baskets with favors and gifts to make it a prize that every guest will want. Shop By Category > Supplies > Gift Bags Part of Holidays > Easter > Easter Baskets & Bags |
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Alessi Coccodandy Egg Basket for Cooking Eggs Blue $32 The Alessi Coccodandy Egg Basket provides a fun and efficient solution for cooking and serving eggs. The basket withstands the heat of the water and easily transports boiled eggs to the table. The Coccodandy Egg Basket was designed by Stefano Giovannoni and features durable plastic. Alessi is an Italian company. Its corporate mission is to bring a utopian priority to affordable, high design for the home and office. Features durable plastic, four egg cups. Designed by Stefano Giovannoni. Colors Blue (shown), Ivory, or Yellow. This item usually ships within 24 hours. Dimensions 8.1"H x 4.9"L x 4.9"W Type: Specialty Tools and Gadgets Color: Blue |
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Inkadinkado Easter Egg Basket Rubber Stamp $8.37 This rubber stamp from Inkadinkado features a hardwood base and precisely cut rubber for a crisp, highly-detailed image. This stamp features the Easter Egg Basket design, perfect for a variety of projects.Design: Easter Egg BasketMaterials: Rubber, woodImported |
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Springtime Egg Basket Gift Set: 3 Count $31.57 Springtime Egg Basket Gift Set: 3 CountGet ready for Easter with your own egg hunt of these colorfully decorated egg-shaped lollipops!This purchase contains 3 packages of 4 lollipops each. 12 lollipops total.FLAVOR: Assorted SPECIAL PRODUCTION NOTE: All Melville Candy products are made fresh to order. Please allow an additional 3-4 business days of processing for any orders that contain this item. |
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Still-Life with Basket, Nest, Egg, Red Currants and Ladybird $34.99 Cecil Aldin Still-Life with Basket, Nest, Egg, Red Currants and Ladybird - Giclee Print |
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The Egg $13.49 The Egg |
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Egg $9.49 Egg |
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Easter Egg $40 Every year the Easter bunny fills your basket, and now your bracelet with the Easter Egg bead, springing with the brilliant pastels of the fresh, new season. Dimensions: 7.54 in x in |
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Thumper Finds an Egg $3.95 When Thumper discovers a bright blue egg while hopping through the forest, his sister Daisy helps him make a basket for the egg to rest in and together they try to find a home for the little lost egg. Original. |
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Winnie the Pooh The Easter Egg Hunt (Paperback) $6.92 Winnie the Pooh goes on an Easter egg hunt with a hole in the bottom of his basket. |
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Accept I Beg an Easter Egg, a Pretty Girl Offering Easter Eggs from a Basket $24.99 Accept I Beg an Easter Egg, a Pretty Girl Offering Easter Eggs from a Basket - Photographic Print |