Easter brings families together with traditions that feel like spring in a basket. This One Gotta Go card puts four favorites on the table: the Easter Bunny delivering eggs, egg hunts for adults, chocolate Easter baskets and dyeing Easter eggs.
Three traditions stay on your family calendar, and one hops away for good. Think about what you loved as a kid, what you still do today and what you could skip without anyone noticing. Then pick and share the Easter memory your family still talks about every spring.
The 4 choices on this card
A. Easter Bunny delivering eggs
The Easter Bunny delivering eggs is a magical story for kids, with hidden treats waiting on Easter morning. It is classic. Once kids grow up, though, the magic fades fast, which makes it the tradition many adults are quickest to cut.
Keep it if: You love keeping the magic alive for little ones and still get excited to set out the eggs.
B. Egg hunts for adults
Egg hunts for adults add prizes, clues and friendly competition for grown-ups. They are a fun twist. They are also the newest tradition here, and some people feel egg hunts belong to the kids, which makes this an easy cut.
Keep it if: You love a competitive hunt with real prizes and think adults deserve fun on Easter too.
C. Chocolate Easter baskets
Chocolate Easter baskets are filled with candy, chocolate bunnies and plastic grass that ends up everywhere. They are a sweet treat. Some people say it is just a lot of sugar in one day, which makes baskets a fair cut.
Keep it if: You still bite the ears off the chocolate bunny first and look forward to your basket every year.
D. Dyeing Easter eggs
Dyeing Easter eggs means colorful cups, stained fingers and creative designs. It is a hands on family activity. It is also messy and takes time, which makes it a candidate to cut for busy families.
Keep it if: You love the creativity, the bright colors and the time spent together at the kitchen table.
Our take
We would cut egg hunts for adults. They are fun, but the other three are the traditions families have shared for generations, and they still bring kids and grown-ups together. The most fun debate usually comes down to chocolate baskets against dyeing eggs, since one is about treats and the other is about making something together. Ask everyone to share their wildest egg dyeing creation, and bonus points for anyone who still has a photo of it. Then plan next year together.
How to play this card with friends
- Read the four choices out loud.
- Everyone picks the one they'd eliminate at the same time.
- Explain your pick. This is where the fun starts.
- Use the follow-up questions below to keep it going.
Follow-up questions to keep the debate going
- Which Easter tradition is your family's favorite?
- Do you bite the ears or the tail off a chocolate bunny first?
- What is the best candy to find in an Easter basket?
- What Easter tradition would you add to this card?
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Easter Traditions: quick answers
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
The Easter Bunny is believed to have come from German folklore, where a hare would bring colored eggs to children who behaved well. German immigrants brought the tradition to America in the 1700s, and it grew into the Easter Bunny many families know today.
How do you dye Easter eggs?
To dye Easter eggs, hard boil the eggs and let them cool. Mix food coloring or dye tablets with water and a little vinegar in cups, then dip the eggs until you like the color. Let them dry on a rack, and try crayons or tape for fun patterns. Natural dyes made from onion skins, beets or turmeric are a fun twist for older kids.
