Easter in the United States

Presentation on American Easter traditions for my Spanish primary and secondary students.

1. Easter in
the United
States

2. Easter SundayEaster Sunday
Easter occurs in the
season of spring.
Spring is the
season of new
beginnings.
In 2016, Easter
Sunday will be held
on March 27th.

3. EasterEaster
It is believed that the word
comes from a pagan figure called
Eastre
She was celebrated as the
“goddess of spring” by the Saxon
people of Northern Europe

4. Eastre’s earthly symbol was the rabbit
The rabbit is the symbol of fertility since rabbits
give birth to large litters in spring

5. Now it is the symbol of Easter
It brings Easter eggs to good
children on Easter Eve
The Easter Bunny is originally
a German tradition brought to
the USA by German
immigrants in the 1800s

6. Easter is a religious
holiday.
Easter Sunday
celebrates the
Christian belief of
Jesus Christ's
resurrection from the
dead.
Many churches hold
special services, like
masses, on Easter
Sunday.

7. New ClothesNew Clothes
People like to wear new clothes on Easter to symbolize
a new beginning:
-Pastel Colors
-Floral Dresses
-Suits

8. After Church there is a big meal
with:
-Ham
-Vegetables
-Desserts
Easter Brunch and
Dinner

9. Easter EggsEaster Eggs
Easter Eggs
Many people decorate
eggs.
Normally they are boiled
first.
You color eggs by dipping
them in cups of dye and
water.

11. Easter Egg Easter Egg
HuntsHunts
It is common to have
Easter egg hunts at home
or at parks.
Eggs, usually plastic, are
“hidden” by rabbits.
Parents hide the eggs in
the backyard or a park.
When the children wake
up on Easter, they look for
the eggs and put them in
their Easter baskets.

13. •Children receive candy
including: chocolates, jelly
beans, and marshmallows
shaped like chicks and
bunnies called “Peeps”
Easter Candy

14. -A game that involves
children pushing eggs in a
race to the finish line
-A tradition that happens
on the White House lawn

15. Easter BasketsEaster Baskets
Easter baskets are
filled with:
- Eggs
- “Grass”
- Candy
- Crayons
- Anything!