Easter sneaks up on us every year—one moment we’re recovering from winter, and the next we’re surrounded by pastel colors, chocolate eggs, and the sudden realization that we may or may not remember how to boil an egg properly. But that’s part of the charm. Easter isn’t just a holiday; it marks the turning of the seasons.

Easter is fundamentally centered on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It follows the event of His crucifixion by the Romans, where Jesus was tortured and hung on a cross as the atonement for our sins. 3 days later, he rose from the dead, and that Sunday is known as Easter. Easter now often includes going to Church, a big Easter lunch, an egg hunt, and Easter bunnies.

The Easter egg hunts are chaotic, joyful treasure quests where children sprint across lawns in search of candy filled eggs. The colorful eggs litter the lawn in hopes of being found. There are also confetti eggs where families and kids can make a playful game out of breaking the eggs on each other and covering everyone in confetti. 

Of course, Easter also marks the arrival of spring, with flowers blooming, birds singing, and allergies reminding us that nature is beautiful from a respectful distance. It’s a season of renewal, spring cleaning, and the yearly debate over whether marshmallow Peeps are delicious or terrible. 

But at its heart, Easter is about connection—sharing meals, laughter, and maybe a few too many jelly beans with the people who matter most. It’s a reminder that even after the coldest seasons, warmth always returns.

And if that warmth happens to come in the form of a chocolate bunny, all the better.