Resurrection Day traditions for making Easter meaningful for your family.
Recently, I got together with a group of homeschool moms for an evening of encouragement. Our sweet friend Jennifer opened her home and shared some thoughts and ideas to breathe new life into our homeschool days. It was such a huge blessing!
One of the things we discussed was how to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus in a way that is memorable and meaningful for our children.
The other moms shared some of their Resurrection Day traditions, and it really inspired me to get going on some of the ideas I’ve had but haven’t implemented yet!
Resurrection Day Traditions
I saw the idea for this resurrection garden years ago (here’s another one, and this one is also really beautiful), and I’m still hoping to make one someday! I’m not sure if I’ll have time this year, but I’m going to really try to remember it for next year.
I was looking for a simple, Christ-centered craft to do, and I was so happy with these simple watercolor crosses. It was such a simple art project, and all five of my children (including the older ones) enjoyed making it. We used watercolor paper, and I was impressed with how each one was so unique and creative.
When I saw this Cross Fingerprint Craft, I knew we had to do this one:
For the past few weeks, we’ve been memorizing several verses from the book of Romans, and two of them are on this printable! Each person adds their fingerprints to the cross, showing that Christ died for each of us.
My friend Lisa reminded me of resurrection cookies, which are a fun and memorable way to teach children about the resurrection. I’m really hoping we can make these this year!
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In addition to the cookies, you can also make resurrection rolls, which are another creative way to tell the story.
Another idea is to use resurrection eggs, which especially appeal to younger children. I found several tutorials online to make your own.
Easter Advent Banner
My friend Jennifer also shared about this amazing felt Easter advent banner that their family uses, and I just love it!
You can use the free instructions to make your own, or you can buy the complete DIY kit here at the heart FELT truths Etsy shop.
I think this banner is such a neat idea, and I really think we need one! [Edited to add that we ordered one and it arrived just in time for us to use it this year! It really made the resurrection story come alive for all of us.]
In addition to the above ideas, we’re also planning to go through these devotional readings during our family worship time to help us focus on the most important aspects of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
How are you planning to celebrate? Do you have any special traditions that you look forward to each year? I’d love to hear your ideas!
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Mother of 3 says
April 1, 2018 at 11:14 amSo many great ideas. I love the colorful fingerprint cross. Pinned.
Joy Kincaid says
April 2, 2018 at 2:38 pmThank you!
Lynda Hardy says
March 27, 2018 at 10:56 amGreat round up of meaningful ideas! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
Joy Kincaid says
March 29, 2018 at 7:25 pmThank you, Lynda!
a spirit of simplicity says
March 25, 2018 at 6:31 amI love these ideas. It’s so nice to see things to do with your family.
Joy Kincaid says
March 29, 2018 at 7:20 pmGlad they were helpful!
Michelle Leslie says
March 24, 2018 at 12:00 amSo many lovely ideas Joy. I especially like the Advent Banner and how you can customize it or order they ready made cut out kit. What a great way to tell the story
Joy Kincaid says
March 29, 2018 at 7:15 pmThank you! The Advent Banner has become one of our favorite traditions. My kids love it.
Anonymous says
April 5, 2015 at 2:20 pmWe do a Bible scavenger hunt with candy and other prizes at the end. I use biblegateway.com to look up verses to match common objects. Have them fill in the blank to figure out the next clue. For example "He prepares a ——- before me …." (table Psalm 23). At the table the next clue might be "the —— of the spirit is love, joy, peace…… (fruit in Galatians).
Joy Kincaid says
April 5, 2015 at 6:02 pmWhat a neat idea–thank you so much for sharing!
Deidre says
March 29, 2015 at 9:51 pmHi Joy,
We do"'Easter in a basket." I use an empty basket with a handle and place in the middle of our kitchen table. At dinner beginning on Palm Sunday, we place palms (we get real ones at church/can make some out of construction paper) in the basket and read from scripture about the Triumphal Entry. At dinner on Monday-put bottle of perfume in basket & read the story of the woman who poured the perfume on Jesus' head. Tuesday's dinner-put small bowl & wash cloth in basket & read about how Jesus washed the disciples' feet. Wednesday's dinner-put 30 silver coins in basket & read about how Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Thursday's dinner-put a wine glass & bread in basket and read about the last supper. Friday's dinner-put a cross or crown or 3 nails in the basket and read the story of Jesus' death. Early Saturday, cover the basket with a black cloth to symbolize Jesus' time in the tomb & read Psalms 22. Early Sunday, remove the cloth & all items then add a real/fake flower to the basket & read about Jesus' resurrection!
Joy Kincaid says
March 30, 2015 at 3:02 amI love your "Easter in a basket" idea, Deidre! That sounds like such a meaningful tradition–thank you so much for sharing it!