Paper Party – Easter Edition

Planning an Easter Get-Together?

Why not make it a themed celebration? From printable decorations to party games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Printable Egg Hunt

An Easter egg hunt is a fun activity for all ages, whether you’re using chocolate eggs or printed paper ones. If you choose to print them, you can customize the designs, attach them to cocktail sticks or skewers, and place them in the ground—perfect for hiding them in unexpected spots!

Want to make it more challenging? Create clue cards to guide participants to the eggs’ hiding places! Hang them on a clothesline, tape them to walls, or tuck them into flower pots. If you’re printing your own eggs, you can decorate the front and use the back as a clue for the next egg’s location.

TIP: To make sure no eggs get lost, draw a map of the area and mark each hiding spot with an “X.”

Easter Gift Baskets

Whether you’re organizing an egg hunt or hosting an Easter dinner, small baskets make great egg collectors or festive party favors for guests.

Banners and Decorations

Get your home, backyard, or party space ready for Easter with decorations! Try printable banners that the whole family can color, or opt for full-color versions for easy decorating.

For table décor, make some origami rabbits and chicks using pastel-colored paper in yellow, pink, and light blue. TIP: If you have white cotton balls or small pom-poms, glue them onto the origami rabbits as fluffy tails!

Party Games

Themed party games are fun for all ages! The classic egg-and-spoon race is always a hit—and you’ll already have plenty of eggs on hand. Other fun options include “Pin the Tail on the Bunny” and Easter-themed checkers. You can download our Easter party game here!

Why Do We Have Easter Eggs?

The tradition of Easter eggs dates back to the 18th century in Lancashire, England, where they were originally called “pace” eggs. (“Pace” comes from “paschal,” the Latin word for Easter.) These eggs were given as gifts, used in performances, or even rolled in races to symbolize the rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb.

A traditional “pace” egg was a hard-boiled hen, duck, or goose egg with a white shell. People would dye them naturally in shades of green, blue, yellow, or red.

Why Do We Eat Eggs at Easter?

Eggs have long been associated with spring and new life in pre-Christian traditions. Early Christians adopted this symbolism, linking eggs to the resurrection of Christ, with the empty shell representing Jesus’ tomb.

During medieval times, eggs were not eaten during Lent, the 40-day fasting period before Easter. When Easter Sunday arrived, people celebrated with a feast, often including eggs—especially for those who couldn’t afford meat. Eggs were also given to the church as Good Friday offerings and presented as Easter gifts to landlords and royalty. In 1290, King Edward I even ordered 450 eggs to be decorated with colors and gold leaf and distributed to his household.

Sources

•  https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/blog/articles/why-do-we-have-Easter-eggs
• [2] https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/blog/articles/the-history-of-the-egg-hunt/

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