How To Make Painted Easter Eggs

Get the kids egg-cited for Easter by bringing the whole family together with an old classic: painted Easter eggs. We’ve created a step by step guide on how to decorate a hard boiled egg! It’s an activity the whole family can enjoy.

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Fun facts for kids

Why do we have Easter?

Easter is the most important date in the Christian calendar. It is the day that they believe Jesus rose again from the dead.

Why do we have Easter eggs?

An egg represents new life. Christians give one another eggs at Easter as a symbol of new beginnings, new life and renewed faith.

When did giving painted eggs as gifts originate?

Although the act of giving painted eggs is heavily associated with Christianity, it is believed that the Egyptians and Persians were among the first to give painted eggs as a symbol of new life.

When was the first chocolate Easter egg made?

The first chocolate Easter egg was produced by Fry’s in Bristol in 1873.

How many people took part in the largest ever Easter egg hunt?

The world’s biggest Easter egg hunt took place in Florida where 9,752 children searched for 501,000 eggs.

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