For little children, the best part about Easter is the myriad of coloured eggs. Other than the long vacation, kids greatly enjoy these decorated little eggs. Some churches, especially ones that have gardens, organize Easter egg hunts. Colourful eggs are hidden all around and the children must find them. The one who gathers the largest amount of eggs wins a prize. That’s what keeps kids interested. This fun game would surely entertain the many restless hyper-active children. Come to think of it, it’s really meant for the parents. Mothers and fathers and even grandparents could finally enjoy sitting through mass without any interruptions. However, coloured eggs have been proven to be very harmful. Artificial dyes have been tested positive for carcinogenic elements. Luckily, nature has anything and everything we could ever possibly need. There are many organic harmless materials that could be used for colouring white eggs. An onion’s outer layer to get the brown colour. Blackberries for a purplish red. Yellow daisies for yellow obviously. For a more exciting outcome, non-toxic paints can be used. Children could be involved in this activity to get them into the Easter spirit. Be mentally prepared for a probably big mess. And here’s a fun fact: the eggs are a symbol of new life, and this tradition pre-dates Christianity. The internet possesses countless painting ideas and DIYs that’ll keep the kids busy for hours on end. Best of luck with your egg-ventures!
