Now that we have small children, it’s becoming way too easy to focus on the worldly parts of holidays and lose the real reason we celebrate things like Easter and Christmas. One way we’re keeping our kids focused on Easter this year is with two fun books that help keep our eyes on Jesus and what He did for us.
Our current favorite book is The Story of Easter. This sturdy board book was a hit with both girls from its colorful, fun artwork to the lyrical rhymes that helped tell the story of Jesus’ last days as well as His burial and resurrection. I’ve struggled with how much you tell a four year old about the Easter story and this book does a good job of explaining it without being too much for a child. Because truly, it’s a pretty graphic story.
The second book we’ve been reading a lot recently is An Easter Prayer by Amy Parker. This book walks the kids through being thankful to God for all that spring brings: new life, warmer weather, and Easter eggs, but the best thing is Jesus. It helps kids know that all the Easter festivities are good and fun, but to remember the true focus of the season.
Both books would make great additions to Easter baskets this Sunday!
Speaking of great additions to Easter baskets, how about throwing in a little something for Mama too? This giveaway includes The Story of Easter and an Easter coloring book for your little one while Mommy can enjoy a little downtime with some chocolate, nail polish (Sinful Colors in Easy Going), and a cute CGI Daughters clutch.
A runner-up winner will receive a copy of An Easter Prayer by Amy Parker. Good luck!
Sunrise service at church and dinner with the family
I love to see my kids egg hunt, we have a big cookout at the park and gather with the whole family!
My favorite part of Easter is the family togetherness:)
My favorite part of the Easter day celebration is the music we sing at church. All those rousing, old-timey hymns that we only sing once a year make my heart happy, and the lyrics help keep the true meaning of Easter in focus.
Spending time with all the extended family!
In the Catholic Church, we don’t sing the Alleluia or Gloria during Lent, so my favorite part of Easter is in Mass when we finally sing the Gloria again…goosebumps!
The best part of Easter is getting together with my family and watching the kids run around like crazy during the Easter Egg Hunt.
I love the Music at church! And, my mom started an egg hunt 15 years ago with my siblings– the BIG egg started at $5 and it goes up $5 every year. This year? $75 egg. And as us girls have gotten married, the hubbies get to play too. It’s really ridiculous as we are all between the ages of 21-29 but it is SO much fun!
I have to tell you that we are scaling down holidays and getting back to the true meaning of them. This year, my entire family will be joining us for church (which is pretty awesome) and then we’ll cook brunch at our house. We plan to do a simple egg hunt for N but we’re trying to get back to the basics. <3
I enjoy spending time with family! 🙂
I enjoy church then lunch out. No cooking for me!
My favorite part of Easter is the contrast between Good Friday Tenebrae service (which I just got home from) and the Easter Sunday service. Looking forward to all the great stuff that our choir will be singing on Sunday morning! Happy Easter to all of you!