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Written by Isis K. Nouvelle

Friday, 14 March 2008

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.

by IsisK.Nouvelle

For hundreds of years, eggs have been the gifts most closely associated with Easter. They symbolize the birth of new life at the beginning of spring. Eggs have been decorated with bright colors for centuries, and they have been used in egg-rolling games or distributed as gifts.

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 in similar ways. For instance, you may want to give a spring flower in a flowerpot instead of cut flowers. Hyacinths, crocuses, tulips, and certain grasses with fake chickens may make good gifts. Plants generally improve a house's appearance by giving it a more natural look.

The Easter lily is a very popular Easter flower thanks to it's graceful form and tantalizing scent. When selecting an Easter lily, look for medium sized, compact plants with good proportions (not unusually short or tall), which look pleasant when viewed from any angle, perfect for a centerpiece. These flowers may often be found in stores, or just as easily delivered in a box with a personal message and information on care and flower arrangement, beautiful and on time for Easter.

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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