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Easter is a traditional Christian celebration of the time when Jesus Christ was crucified on Good Friday, only to return to life three days later on Sunday. Easter ends the period of Lent that began on Ash Wednesday. Lent is meant to be a period of atonement, to allow churchgoers the chance to prepare for the church's most important festival of the year.

Eggs are by far the most identifiable sign of Easter and also a main Easter gift. The egg is intended to symbolize new life. Since days gone by, eggs have been embellished and dyed with beautiful or bright colors. Eggs are also used in games for this special occasion.

Our family and friends receive chocolate eggs and bunnies as an Easter gift, usually every year. Since this holiday only happens annually, everyone also sits around the table and eats eggs in a joyous occasion. This tradition also frequently results in giving presents to share happiness, such as egg-shaped sweets.

Your child would most likely love to get a soft toy bunny for Easter that he or she can curl into bed with for their sleeping buddy. You could even give a bunny to the grown ups you know. What a pleasant way to tell someone 'Happy Easter' as well as telling them that they are loved.

You can use plants that way too. Potted blossoms are so much nicer than a handful of daisies that will wilt before long. Give a gift of tulips, irises, lilies, or even just some greenery with a little bird sitting on it. Any home looks warmer and more beautiful with colorful plants.

The Easter lily is a very popular Easter flower thanks to it's graceful form and tantalizing scent. When selecting an Easter lily, look for medium sized, compact plants with good proportions (not unusually short or tall), which look pleasant when viewed from any angle, perfect for a centerpiece. These flowers may often be found in stores, or just as easily delivered in a box with a personal message and information on care and flower arrangement, beautiful and on time for Easter.

Another ideal gift for kids and adults alike: a Doorstop, available with rooster designs. It has a classic appeal, is useful in any home, and brings a touch of spring to the home year-round. Decorations make great Easter gifts, and the range of Easter decor on the market is large. For instance, adorable seasonal wreaths to hang on the door to welcome guests over Easter Holiday. These are hand made with fresh foliage, herbs, and moss, and decorated with Easter Nests.

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