Our Favorite Easter Traditions
Hey Loves!
If you are new here, I love a holiday. I love traditions. Why? Traditions are what make you remember. Growing up, I had very little traditions, like little to none. I am so glad my kids will not have that and they’ll have a slew to help them remember. So, today I am sharing some of my favorite Family Easter Traditions. Let’s hop to it! (Pun very much intended.)
Easter Outfits: I know this may be the least important of all but man, do I love a coordinating family and cute photographed memories. True story, I have always had an easter dress. Even as a married adult mama, my mother always bought me an Easter dress. So, I also love how this tradition continues with my boys.
Communion/Last Supper Story: Since my kids were 4 and 2, we have re-enacted the last supper story and it is so powerful. I love explaining to them the meaning of the bread and wine (juice, elderberry syrup or water and food coloring) and reading them the words of Jesus. It is so sweet and special.
Good Friday Service: This one’s for me. Pre-covid, I would get up and head to a sun-rise Good Friday service and honestly, just feel. I would feel everything, big and small. I would remember that Jesus, while fully God, was very human and it was that human body that broke and bled for me.. My pride, my selfishness, my anger. I would worship. I would pray. With Covid, and the following restrictions, I’ve resorted to ensuring the same at home. I would stream a powerful word and do the same thing I did when I attended in-person… feel all the feels, worship and pray.
Washing Feet: Later in the day on Good Friday, I consecrate a special time to wash my sons’ feet. I think it is a great humble submission to show your children how you, in all your authority, can meekly kneel and wash their feet. It is even more powerful when you explain the true story of Jesus doing this for his friends. I got this idea from a veteran boy-mom when I had a 2-year-old and an infant, swimming in depression and anxiety, and this was one of the few moments I was truly present for. It is timeless and so special.
Easter Baskets: I guess this would be the second on the list of “least important” but again, I love this tradition as always had an easter basket and now I get to ensure that joy for my sons and husband. I don’t do junk though. Everything must be sustainable. You can get some ideas for kids here and for your boo here.
Staircase Photos: What can I say? It had good lighting and the best way to get us all in a selfie? What ever the reason we started this tradition, it continues today and I am so thankful when those memories pop up on my phone. You can see how we have all grown over the years, physically and mentally. No matter the weather or what is happening outside our home, we are together and we are filled with a great great love.
The Food: Y’all. As just about every holiday before Easter is on or very close to a person I live with birthday and I am spent and tired, Easter I can feast without making sure we have a theme or it is someone’s birthday request. Yes, I make sure my mouth waters as I plan the menu and I am not mad about it at all. I mean, to date, I haven’t gotten a complaint so it is a good strategy.
What is your favorite Easter tradition?
Love you. Mean it.
