Delightful Easter Gifts for Children
Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011
by Connie Raines
Connies Herbalife Biz
The Easter season is one of the most joyous seasons for Christians because we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a happy time of the year due to the seasonal change from winter to spring. This too is a celebration of rebirth and renewed life. Easter is also a fun time for children to celebrate the holiday by giving them gifts they can enjoy.
Easter is a good time to get creative and fill their basket with gifts they will enjoy after the holiday is over. Buy colorful plastic eggs and fill them with small treats and trinkets like jellybeans, spare change, Easter stamps, finger puppets,and assorted chocolate goodies. Plush stuffed bunny rabbits, furry baby chicks, lambs and ducklings are Easter basket favorites. Include springtime gifts such as jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, squirt guns, watercolor paints, and coloring books. Custom M&M's candy is an easy way to add a special touch to your child's Easter basket. Each candy can be printed with up to 2 lines of text for personal messages or the child's name. Go to MyMMs.com to find out more.
2. Religious Gifts:
Christian gifts are sacred, sentimental and serve as reminders of faith throughout the child's life. A monogrammed Bible is a wonderful gift and one that will last forever.Complete the gift with a colorful Bible cover with a decorative fish emblem on the front. Also include a pen and notepad. First Communion and Confirmation gifts are available in most stores and online. A keepsake box is ideal to give for the child's sacraments, baptism gifts, certificates,rosaries, prayer books and other special Christian memories.
3. Books, DVD's, CD's:
You can also purchase other children's books that have colorful illustrations that teaches about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Veggie Tales offers a huge selection of books, cds and dvds with fun stories for kids that help them learn lessons in courage, confidence, forgiveness , kindness and making good choices. In many Christian book stores you will find what you need to help your children learn important values and guide their spiritual development .
4. Jewelry
Older children can appreciate jewelry items, gold and silver necklaces,earrings and cross pendants that reflect the crucifixion.
5. Gardening:
If your children are interested in gardening, Easter is a great time to plant flower and vegetable gardens. The Golden Egg Tree is an 'eggcellent ' Easter gift . The Solanum Melongena is a fascinating plant that your child can grow in any sunny, well drained spot either in a pot or planted in the ground. Known as the Easter Egg plant, the "eggs' that appear are actually fruits that look exactly like Easter eggs. This plant is actually a member of the potato family, with wide, lush green foliage. Your children can watch in amazement as the fruit develops- it starts out white and shaped like hen's eggs, then matures to deep pastel cream, yellow, orange or green. It grows to 12" high and yields a dozen 'eggs in a season.
6.) A Personalized Letter from the Easter Bunny:
Won't the little one be surprised when he or she receives a letter, specifically written to them from the Easter Bunny! The letter is a special greeting to wish the child a Happy Easter. Check out personalizationmall.com for details.
Youngsters get excited on Easter day because for them the day represents fun Easter egg hunting, the warmer weather for outdoor play, and lots of toys and treats. It is also important for children to know the true meaning of Resurrection Sunday morning.
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