Easter Monday

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Keep the Easter spirit alive this Easter Monday! Enjoy the extra day off with family, fun activities and a bounty of Easter delights.

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YEARLY DATEDay After Easter Sunday

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYReligion

SUBCATEGORYChristian

INTRO

Introduction

Come one, come all, and celebrate the afterglow of Easter on Easter Monday, April 1! This cherished day is celebrated as a holiday in many cultures and originated as a second day of rest for those who had spent Easter Sunday at church. The fun doesn't have to stop when Easter Sunday is over. With this day, we can keep the joy of the season going for just a little bit longer. Whether you're using the extra day to devour leftover chocolate eggs or enjoying time with loved ones, Easter Monday is indeed an extension of the Easter spirit filled with joy, peace, and of course, delicious treats! So sit back, relax, and extend that Easter cheer one extra day. After all, why should we limit the celebration to just one day, when we could have two? Get ready for an egg-tra special Easter Monday!

TIMELINE

Easter Monday Timeline

Origins in Christian Tradition

Easter Monday traces back to the Christian tradition marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed to have taken place on the Sunday following Passover in 33 AD.

First Council of Nicaea

The First Council of Nicaea standardized the date of Easter celebrations to be the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox.

Observance as Public Holiday

During the 19th century, Easter Monday was widely recognized as a public holiday in many European and other Christian countries, giving workers extra time to rest and celebrate Easter.

White House Egg Roll

The first annual Easter Egg Roll took place at the White House in 1876, becoming a popular Easter Monday tradition in the United States.

Modern Celebrations

In the 1990s, Easter Monday celebrations evolved with more emphasis on fun outdoor activities and community events, while still maintaining the religious essence.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Easter Monday

Make Easter bunny pancakes

Get the day started with a fun breakfast! Using a pancake mix, shape some pancakes into bunny shapes. Use blueberries for eyes, a raspberry for the nose, and banana slices for the ears. It's a festive way to start the day right with your family.

VISIT

Visit a local park for an Easter Monday picnic

Pack up your favorite foods, your Easter candy, and a blanket and head to your local park for an Easter Monday picnic. The weather is nice and the flowers are blooming, and it's the perfect time to soak in some sunshine and fresh air.

CREATE

Create colorful Easter crafts

Bust out the craft supplies and create some festive Easter crafts. Make paper chicks, colorful paper eggs, or even a festive Easter garland to hang up at home. Crayons, markers, glitter or watercolor paint all add to the fun.

ORGANIZE

Organize an Easter Monday scavenger hunt

Why limit the Easter egg hunting to only Sunday? Use leftovers from Easter to organize a fun scavenger hunt for your children. Not only will they enjoy the experience, they will also get to enjoy their Easter treats one more time.

DONATE

Donate leftover candies

If you have an excessive amount of Easter candy left over, consider donating some to a local charity or community center. It's a sweet way to share the Easter spirit with those that may not have had as much to celebrate with.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Easter Monday is Important

An Opportunity for Charity

If we end up with an excess amount of Easter candies, Easter Monday provides us the opportunity to donate them to local charities or community centers. Doing so allows us to share the joy and spirit of Easter with those less fortunate, further extending the good nature of the holiday.

Extends the Joy of Easter

We love Easter Monday because it extends the joy and celebration of Easter for another day. It's an opportunity for us to continue relishing the festivities, food, fun activities, and extra time with family and friends, making it a day filled with all things positive.

More Fun Activities

From creating colorful Easter crafts to organizing a fun scavenger hunt or making bunny pancakes, the celebration continues into Easter Monday with exciting activities. It allows us to hold onto the fun and excitement of the holiday a bit longer, which is another reason why we love this day.