Easter weekend is just around the corner. Annual meeting to gorge on chocolates. So if you're in the mood for changing your habits and throwing a lavish treasure hunt (but lacking a bit of inspiration), you've come to the right place.
Ah the Easter weekend. A time of the year that is as appreciated by children as it is by parents. Already, because Monday is a holiday, and also because it is a good excuse for young and old to eat lots of chocolates. Bunnies and chocolate eggs galore, it's also a great time to share with the family.
While in Paris and other cities in France egg hunts are often organized in museums, castles and large parks, this year, because of our unwavering coronavirus, these treasure hunts are at risk of being compromised. So after a little history update on the origin of Easter, we will give you some tips for organizing a great homemade egg hunt!
Small story point
Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity, it initially commemorates the resurrection of Jesus. The holiday then takes place on "Easter Sunday", the first Sunday after the first full moon following March 21 (this is why the date is not fixed and changes every year). In the period of Lent preceding Easter, that is, the 40 days that Jesus Christ spent in the desert, believers begin a food fast. But in many other ancient cultures, Easter Sunday symbolizes the rebirth of spring, and therefore the first fruits of harvest, after the cold of winter.
So you might be wondering what is the relationship between chocolate, spring and religion? Very good question, indeed. Well, 5,000 years ago, the Persians gave each other chicken eggs in early spring, symbolizing the renewal of nature and fertility. Later, in the Christian religion, Lent prohibited the faithful from eating eggs (eaten only in mid-Lent to avoid losing them). So, at the end of Lent, they gave each other all the eggs they picked up and not eaten that needed to be eaten quickly. History says that it was in the 19th century that chocolate makers decided to mix sugar, butter and powdered chocolate in special molds shaped like eggs. After all, between spring and chocolate, there is only one step (?).
Homemade Egg Hunt
Who said the egg hunt wasn't fun at home? Okay, that's less cool than in a castle. But since you can't always have everything, you have to do with what you have! And this year, what we have is home. Suddenly, we offer you some ideas for original egg hunts, for children and a little older.
Egg hunt in the dark
A funnier version of the classic egg hunt, paint egg wrappers and other chocolate shapes with glow in the dark paint. We turn off the light, and we wait for the children to search, find (and bump into each other) while going to hunt for their sweets. Laughter guaranteed!
Egg hunt escape game version
Very fashionable in recent years, escape games appeal to everyone. As they closed due to the health crisis, why not take them home? Prepare puzzles and write a complete screenplay, it’s far from easy. If you are new to the field, you can find ideas on escape-kit, or directly download a ready-made escape game online. Then just offer the chocolates as a reward!
The hunt for parents
Your children are in charge! To challenge you a bit, your children hide the chocolates in your home, give you an allotted time, the shorter the funnier it is, and if you can't find them, they keep them for themselves! We don't know if this will make you laugh, but your kids, for sure.
The hunt for victory
Children love a challenge. So, if the weather is not too good and you prefer a quiet time with the family, go for board games! Uno, Time's Up, Monopoly, Petit Bac… The chocolates belong to those who win the different games! Obviously, if you win it all, be nice and give your kids one or two.
The skill hunt
If the sun is out and it's not too cold, why not have a little skill competition? Walking with an egg in a spoon, under your chin, on your head … And whoever holds it the longest scores chocolate points. For the more athletic, you can organize a race, on foot, on foot, with their feet tied … It is effective, and it always pleases the little ones.
The piñata
It's not clear why, but kids love to type stuff. So the piñata is the best of the best! It lets them let off steam, it's fun, and there is a payoff at the end. Then if that's your thing, too, you can participate. The best part: you can do it yourself! Find a little tutorial right here, and put your children to work with you.
Nothing stands in your way to organize the coolest Easter Sunday! By the way, while your kids are hunting the eggs, there's nothing stopping you from secretly gulping them down.