Where to celebrate Easter. Holidays for Easter: where to relax on Easter

"KP in Ukraine" decided to collect the main facts about those countries where Orthodox Easter is celebrated at the state level with the provision of days off for the population. In general, all the Easter traditions of the Orthodox in different countries are similar. Of course, there are some local rituals that only complement the overall flavor of the holiday. They will be discussed.

Easter is celebrated by all Orthodox churches in the world according to the Julian calendar. But only the Russian, Jerusalem, Georgian, Serbian and Macedonian Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas at the same time.

Bulgaria

There is an autocephalous local Orthodox Church in the country.

By According to the Bulgarian tradition for Easter, colored eggs are laid around Easter bread. Like us, Bulgarians clink krashenka until the shell breaks.

Moldova

There is a self-governing part of the Russian Orthodox Church called the Moldavian-Chisinau Metropolis.

In Moldova, for Easter, in addition to traditional krashenok and Easter cakes, it is customary to slaughter a lamb, put on the table such national dishes as pies, cabbage rolls, hominy, jambon (ham in dough), resol (jelly from a rooster) and so on. "Hristos a inviat" (Christ is risen!) - "Adevarat a inviat" (Truly risen!) - Bulgarians greet each other after the Great Resurrection.

Romania

The country has a canonical autocephalous local Orthodox Church.

In addition, non-canonical "Orthodox Old Calendar Church" and "True Orthodox Church of Romania" operate in the country. Easter (Paşti) in Romania is celebrated on a grand scale and has a rich ritual palette. On Easter night, Romanian girls dip the tongue of a church bell into spring water. Before the Easter breakfast, they “wash themselves” with a consecrated painted egg in order to be healthy and ruddy. One of the traditional dishes on the table is "baby" - sweet pasta cooked according to a special recipe.

Greece

In Greece, the state is not separated from the church, and canonical Orthodoxy is the state religion. The country has the Orthodox Church of Constantinople, which is the mother church for other canonical Orthodox churches of the Byzantine tradition. In Greece, there are 9 more autocephalous and non-autocephalous canonical Orthodox churches that recognize the supremacy of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. Of course, Easter is celebrated here in a big way.

"Christos Anesti!", "Alitos Anesti!", or "Kalo Easter" (Good Easter) and "Hronya Paul" (Many Years) - this is how the Greeks greet each other on the eve and after the Resurrection of Christ. During Holy Week, the Greeks bake unleavened bread "Lagana". On Maundy Tuesday, it is customary to cook kuluraki cookies. On Great Wednesday, they bless the eggs that will be dyed, as well as the leaven for baking Easter tsoureki buns in the shape of a circle or a cross. These puff pastries will be eaten on Sunday.

Cyprus

In the Greek part of Cyprus, there is a semi-autonomous Orthodox Church within the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

Easter traditions here are similar to Greek ones. On the traditional festive table there is soup "magiritsa", red colored eggs, and lamb roasted on a spit.

Serbia

There is an autocephalous local Orthodox Church in Serbia, and the Easter holiday is given a lot of national and state attention here.

Interestingly, in Serbia there is no tradition of baking Easter cake. And the eggs are also dyed. And one is put in a vase until the next Easter, like a home amulet. Last year's egg is left on the branches of a tree. The main attributes on the Easter table among the Serbs are bread, wine and boiled sprinkles. Without a gypsy orchestra, Easter in Serbia does not pass, however, like any other significant holiday. On Sunday evening people gather and dance right in the courtyard of their parish churches.

Montenegro

The country is part of the canonical territory of the Serbian Orthodox Church, which is represented in Montenegro by four dioceses.

It is noteworthy that in Montenegro they do not carry Easter treats to church to consecrate. All other traditions are very similar to Ukrainian ones.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, about half of the population are Orthodox Christians and are part of the canonical territory of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Their Easter rites practically do not differ from the Serbian ones, except that some rites are named after the Turkish way.

Ethiopia

There is an ancient Ethiopian (Abyssinian) Orthodox Church in the country, which considers the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt to be its metropolis.

Many rites and interpretations of the Bible by the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople (Byzantine tradition) and the Coptic Patriarchate are fundamentally different. However, Easter is celebrated here with the entire Orthodox world. During the service on Saturday before Great Sunday, the parishioners prostrate themselves 101 times. Sunday night and morning worship is more like a concert - people sing and dance. Closer to Sunday, lambs are sacrificed.

Egypt

In Egypt, the Coptic Orthodox Church operates, which differs from the Orthodox churches of the Byzantine tradition even more than Orthodoxy from Catholicism.

Nevertheless, all great holidays are celebrated and honored there, just like in our country. In 2014, this holiday became a state holiday, and the day became a holiday, regardless of religion.

Georgia

The Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church operates in Georgia, which is considered one of the oldest Christian churches in the world (it has been operating since 467).

On Great Wednesday in some regions of Georgia, large bonfires are lit and people jump over them. which symbolizes the purification of the soul and body before the Resurrection. Already in the morning on the most important day of the holiday, Georgians greet "Christ agdga!" (Christ is risen) - "Cheshmaritad agdga!" (Truly risen).

Syria

The Autocephalous Local Orthodox Church of Antioch operates in the country.

Instead of Easter cake, the Syrians cook "cliché" - bread made from gray flour. They also dye eggs. But I don’t cliché, it’s not customary for them to consecrate eggs in the church. The main dishes on the table are baked meat and vegetable salads.

Albania

The Albanian Autocephalous Local Orthodox Church operates in the country.

In Albania, as in other Balkan countries, Easter is celebrated on a grand scale, with gypsy orchestras and round dances in churchyards.

Macedonia

In parallel, there is a canonical Orthodox Ohrid Archdiocese within the Serbian Orthodox Church and a non-canonical Macedonian Orthodox Church.

Easter rituals of folk festivals do not differ much from other Balkan states.

Ukraine

The canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church operates in our country, which is a self-governing autonomy of the Russian Orthodox Church. In addition, there are the non-canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kiev Patriarchate, the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church Canonical (non-canonical, despite the name), the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (updated).

Russia

Russian Orthodox Autocephalous Local Church, the largest in the world. Extends its jurisdiction to 16 countries, including Ukraine. In addition, there are non-canonical Old Orthodox churches that do not recognize the Byzantine tradition: the Russian Orthodox Old Believer Church, the Old Orthodox Pomeranian Church, the Russian Old Orthodox Church.

Belarus

The Belarusian Orthodox Church operates in the country as an exarchate (local branch) of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Don't know how to organize a holiday for Easter? For most people, Easter weekend is a time that you want to spend with your family, arrange a themed holiday, especially if children are growing up in the family. For the Orthodox, this day has become the main holiday of the year, and it is important for parents to convey to the child not only superficial knowledge, but also to be able to answer questions that arise. All this can be done in an easy game form by pre-booking a place in the Lachi country hotel. Here you can easily tell about the history of the holiday, teach how to decorate Easter eggs, decorate Easter cakes. Master classes are held not only for children, adults can also take part.

A special entertainment program will be organized for hotel guests. You can rent rooms for the whole weekend, which are decorated according to ancient customs with traditional decorations. Here you are guaranteed an unforgettable holiday for the Easter weekend, which in the future will become not just a family tradition, but also an excuse to leave the city.

Going to Latchi, you will spend the weekend in the most beautiful picturesque area, supplementing your leisure time with visiting amusement parks, or taking part in sports games and other equally exciting activities.

There are amusement parks for children on the territory of the hotel, there is a football ground with a unique surface that allows playing games regardless of weather conditions. Children will be able to have fun with their peers, having fun with the animators.

How to celebrate and where to relax on Easter

If you decide how to celebrate Easter, if you are worried that the weather can ruin your trip out of town, come to the country hotel "Lachi"! It is fun and interesting here at any time of the year, regardless of whether the sun is shining or it is raining. Here the festival will take place in any weather. Every year the program of the holiday changes, but generally accepted traditions and customs are always observed. On the Bright holiday, you always need to surround yourself with loved ones. Spend time with your loved ones in an unusually warm and friendly environment. Give joy to children, create your own little tradition - carefree rest in a cozy and comfortable environment.

It is difficult to find an alternative solution where to relax on Easter in a way that would be interesting for any company. Now many hotel guests come not only with their families, but also with friends. By booking your cabins in advance, you can have the best weekend of your life.

If you are planning to travel with a company, then you may be interested in organizing a holiday according to an individual scenario, including menu preparation. The hotel employs professional chefs who are ready to turn any product into a culinary masterpiece. For younger guests, a children's menu is provided, which includes both delicious treats and vegetables and meat necessary for the growing body. And, of course, Easter is never complete without the main traditional dishes - Easter cakes and painted eggs.

Arriving on the eve of the holiday, you can take part in the preparation of treats on your own, for example, learn how to decorate eggs beautifully, learn delicious baking recipes, and learn many interesting secrets that will become your unique “zest”.

Easter is a bright and joyful holiday that celebrates love and life. On this day, nothing should overshadow you. And in order to get rid of everyday fuss and preparations, we recommend that you entrust all organizational issues to professionals who will take care of your leisure.

After the official events dedicated to Easter, various entertainment programs are organized in which both children and adults can take part. Meeting spring, you always want to forget about everyday problems, it would be nice to attend a concert or show program, give yourself an evening of humor or just take a walk in the fresh air in a beautiful forest. Guests of our hotel will be able to make their dream come true and get an incredible positive charge of emotions, energy, impressions and inspiration.

Holidays for Easter on the system "all inclusive"

Not so long ago, the “included” service was the hallmark of most resort towns and villages in far southern countries. Now in Russia, many hotels and resorts offer all-inclusive services to vacationers. The country hotel "Lachi" has exceeded expectations and pleases with chic service, which would be a real competitor to many foreign resort establishments. For young children, this is a real play paradise with a variety of entertainment and parks. Events are regularly organized depending on the upcoming holiday. And, of course, no child is left without a surprise and a gift from the hotel.

To feel all the benefits of the Easter holiday, to please your family or friends with a great mood and unforgettable impressions, book your seats in advance, because the popularity of the club is growing every year, and the number of people wishing to spend this Bright Day with us is constantly growing. Rooms in unique houses have no analogues in the capital's market. You will have the opportunity to visit the bath complex, decorated in Russian traditions and have a delicious dinner in a cozy restaurant - the perfect end to the holiday weekend.

Do you want a holiday for your family? Would you like to celebrate Easter with friends? Do you have a friendly team and you, as a leader, want to make a pleasant surprise for them? There is a simple answer to all these questions - come to the Lachi country hotel, which is comfortably located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Moscow region!

On April 8, all Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter. ELLE has compiled a guide to places in Moscow where you can celebrate this holiday.

"Turandot"

The famous brunches of the most luxurious restaurant in Moscow on April 7 and 8 will be special: in honor of Easter, consecrated Easter cakes and colored eggs have been added to their extensive menu. In order for adults to fully enjoy the festive dishes, a special program with games and master classes will be organized for children.

Molon Lave

You can find out what Easter is in Greek on April 7 and 8 at the Molon Lave bar on Sadovo-Sukharevskaya and at the restaurant on Bolshaya Gruzinskaya. On the night from Saturday to Sunday, musicians Alexandros and Sokratis Papadopoulos will perform at the bar. The main treat will be the Easter soup Magaritsa from lamb giblets with lemon and herbs. On April 8, guests of the bar will be offered a special festive brunch, and in the restaurant, chef Valerios Aslanidis will grill the goat Katsiki and the lamb Kokoretsi, the favorite Easter dishes of the Greeks, right on the street. In the bakery, Tsoureki holiday bread and Koulurakya cookies will be baked.

Christian

Family lunches and dinners for Easter at Christian are already a good tradition of the restaurant. And since now Christian works on weekends from 11:00, you can start celebrating the main Christian holiday here in the morning. On Sunday, the restaurant will also host master classes for children, while adults can buy branded cakes with candied fruit and cottage cheese Easter according to the recipe of chef Christian Lorenzini.

Gastrocenter "Zaryadye"

Nut and chocolate, cottage cheese and cheese with candied fruits, just with candied fruits and nuts - in the Zaryadye gastro center you can choose from four types of Easter cakes. There are also citrus-shortbread cookies in the form of rabbits and angels, gingerbread Easter eggs, cottage cheese Easter with candied fruits and raisins, and colored eggs for the festive table. For those who are going to visit for Easter, they will prepare gift baskets with traditional holiday treats, honey, jam and chocolate.

"Matryoshka"

On the occasion of the holiday, the restaurant of Russian cuisine "Matryoshka" prepared a special gift for all its guests - an Easter egg painted according to the old method, covered with a thin layer of gold leaf, and a small sweet cake with candied fruit according to the signature recipe of chef Vlad Piskunov. The correct musical mood in the restaurant on festive Sunday will be created by the Russian Style ensemble.

The largest celebration of Easter has already unfolded near the Central Department Store. The charity fair will stay here until April 15 inclusive. On Saturday, April 7, there will be family workshops on painting Easter cakes and decoupage eggs. Activities will continue after Easter: for example, a concert of jazz avant-garde and neoclassical music is scheduled for April 14 and 15. The fair will also have a cafe with hot drinks and unusual Easter treats like painted ostrich eggs or Easter cakes with vanilla caviar. A portion of the proceeds from the fair will be donated to the city's charitable foundation.

At Easter they promise +20 degrees and the sun. For outdoor walks - it's the best! We have compiled five routes for those who spend the Easter weekend in the city.

Lace and harp

You can celebrate Easter in several places at once. For example, in "Sokolniki" - a mobile belfry will come here! The best ringers will show the audience what they are capable of. And then you can try yourself in this role. Then look at the Arbat, where several national fairs will open - Armenian, Belarusian and even Latvian!

In Klimentovsky Lane it will be possible to buy Pavlovsky Posad shawls and Vologda lace. On Nikolskaya Street - take a master class in playing the harp and balalaika.

An Easter Bunny 2.5 meters high will appear in Izmailovsky Park. Ornamental trees decorated with hand-painted eggs will be installed in the central square.

And in the museum-estate "Kolomenskoye" there is an exhibition "From Christmas to Easter". About 30 unique items (icons, crosses, books, graphics) are exhibited in the Church of St. George the Victorious.

Cost: Admission is free everywhere.

On the boat

The best route is from Kievsky railway station to Novospassky bridge. At the very beginning of the journey, the “green” part of the program awaits you - Vorobyovy Gory with the high-rise of Moscow State University and Neskuchny Garden with Gorky Park. Next - the famous monument to Peter I by Zurab Tsereteli. Its height is already 98 meters - this is the highest monument in Russia! And on the left hand you can see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Well, then - the famous House on the Embankment, the Moscow Kremlin, on the contrary - the beautiful Sofiyskaya Embankment with the church of the same name ... Closer to the Novospassky Bridge, do not miss the high-rise building on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment. Finally, in front of the pier - the ancient Novospassky Monastery, peeping out from behind the square.

Travel time: 1.5 hours.

Fare: adult - 800 rubles, children - 400 rubles. Children under 6 years old - free of charge.

Art: Art. m. "Kyiv", the pier is directly opposite the station.

Zamoskvorechye

Start from Novokuznetskaya Street - here is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, known since the 17th century. Even in the Soviet years, the temple was not closed to believers. On Novokuznetskaya, as elsewhere in Zamoskvorechye, there are several pretty estates and mansions. And in the inconspicuous at first glance, house 13, building 1, the famous film "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession" was filmed.

From Novokuznetskaya street, turn right along Klimentovsky lane - you are on Pyatnitskaya. Right in front of you rises the temple of St. Clement. If you turn right at the crossroads, then in five minutes on your left hand there will be the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Vishnyaki. Be sure to look for Staromonetny Lane on the map - here is the curious church of St. Gregory of Neocaesarea. From here, two steps away is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Kadashi, whose bell tower dominates the landscape.

Start: can be combined with a walk on the river bus - then move from the Novospassky Bridge pier to the center along Kozhevnicheskaya Street (10 minutes). Or come by metro - at the station "Novokuznetskaya" or "Tretyakovskaya". Motorists, do not forget: parking in the center is paid everywhere.

Picnic in the city

The swimming season is still far away, and there are not too many people in Serebryany Bor yet. Pack your food basket and go barbecue. There are places for a picnic at Lake Bezdonnoye, which is nearby. This is the largest picnic area in Moscow! A table with benches and an urn were placed next to each brazier. Coal, lighter fluid and skewers must be brought with you.

Cost: Barbecues - free of charge, entrance to the park is free.

BY THE WAY

We watch the liturgy on street screens

This year, for the first time, the opening of the Easter in Moscow festival will take place on Easter night, April 19. On three city streets - Nikolskaya, in Klimentovsky Lane and on Tverskaya Square - from 23.00 on specially installed screens, the Easter service from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior will be broadcast, which, according to tradition, will be led by Patriarch Kirill.

The live broadcast of the service, as always, can be seen on two federal channels - Channel One and Russia 1. Start at 23.00.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Tomorrow is the Bright Feast of the Resurrection of Christ.

How do you celebrate Easter?

Lev LESHCHENKO, singer :

I’ll fly back from the tour, from Tashkent, - and immediately to the dacha. There, my wife and I will have a quiet family evening: we paint the testicles, the wife will cook Easter cake. Let's sit together, think about something good, divine.

Mikhail LERMONTOV, a descendant of the great poet, chairman of the Commission for Cultural, Informational and Urban Planning Policy of the Public Council of Moscow:

We, as usual, gather with the whole family in the temple for the evening service and rejoice at the revelation that we have a soul and that it is immortal. And it is such a joy: to answer the question, what kind of holiday is it - Easter.

Oleg IGNATOV, artist:

I will paint a picture. There is a charge and a great festive mood!

Alexander ZAKATOV, Director of the Chancellery of the Russian Imperial House:

As Orthodox Christians are supposed to, we go to church in the evening and will be there until the end of the liturgy. The next day we will set the festive table - we always bake Easter cakes ourselves.

Alexander DOMRIN, Americanist, Doctor of Laws:

Quiet. We are in Kupavna. Kiss your wife and daughter. Go to mom. And to dad's grave.

Roman SILANTEV, Director of the Human Rights Center of the World Russian People's Council:

On Easter I altar in the church of St. Nicholas on the Three Mountains. I read notes, and then we go to a meal with the whole community of the temple.

SERAPHIM, Bishop of the Baltic

We try throughout the entire Easter week to visit those who cannot be in the church on a holiday. I will go to the prisoners in the colony and to the children in the orphanage.

Jerzy STECKIEWICH, Catholic priest, rector of the parish of St. Adalbert:

This year, the dates of Easter coincided with the Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants. For me, the most pleasant moment is the liturgy in the church. Well, after - home, at the table. I paint eggs myself: with onion peel and wax - like our grandfathers, when there was no chemistry.

Student, reader of the site KP.RU:

I will go to our student hostel, as it should be, to kiss the girls three times.

BY THE WAY

Ringing - from here!

WHERE TO WATCH AND LISTEN

This year, for the first time on Easter night, the Easter in Moscow festival will open in the capital. On three city streets - Nikolskaya, Klimentovsky Lane and Tverskaya Square - from 23:00 on specially installed screens will broadcast the Easter service from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which will traditionally be led by Patriarch Kirill.

During the days of Easter celebrations, festival guests will also be reminded of how the lost churches and monasteries of the capital sounded. In those places where the monasteries and temples of the Russian Orthodox Church used to be, there will be stands with information about the history of each temple, and its spiritual and cultural value for Orthodoxy and the history of the city.

On each day of Bright Week, "live" bells of mobile belfries will sound.

From 21 to 27 April from 16:00 to 20:00 the best ringers of Yaroslavl will demonstrate the art of "live" bell ringing. It is in the Yaroslavl region that bells are cast for churches all over the world.

Schedule:

April 22 - Lubyansky pr., 17 (east corner of Maly Spasoglinishevsky trans.) - Church of the Transfiguration in Glinishchi

April 23 - Kudrinskaya sq. (north-east corner of house 1) - Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, in Kudrin

April 24 - st. Pyatnitskaya, 23 (in front of the pavilion of the Novokuznetskaya metro station) - Church of the Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa on Pyatnitskaya

April 25 - st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 21 (Kozitsky lane, 7) - Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh on Bolshaya Dmitrovka

April 27 - st. Ostozhenka, square in front of house 41 - Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Ostozhenka.

MEANWHILE

For the convenience of citizens, the timetable and routes will be temporarily changed. Metro and nazmka On the night of April 20, the metro will work for passengers until 2.00 am, buses, trolleybuses, trams - until 3.30 am. Routes that provide pickup from the terminal stations of the metro will be allowed at night at intervals of 25-30 minutes. Lists and schedule changes will be posted at bus stops and on the Mosgortrans website.

All about transport during the holidays

For the convenience of citizens, the schedule and routes will be temporarily changed.

Metro and ground

On the night of April 20, the metro will work for passengers until 2.00 am, buses, trolleybuses, trams - until 3.30 am.

Routes that provide pickup from the terminal stations of the metro will be allowed at night at intervals of 25-30 minutes. Lists and changes in the schedule will be posted at bus stops and on the Mosgortrans website.

16 Moscow parks will celebrate Easter this weekend. Visitors will be taught to play the bells, invited to take part in quests and help orphans

In Izmailovsky park April 8, the day of Easter, the program will begin at 13:00 and will last until 19:00. visitors will enjoy a creative master class on creating an Easter basket, as well as a children's quest game "Easter Miracle", which will start at 17:00. Children will have to unravel the tape carousel without releasing the end of the tape, and look for objects with clues on the playground in order to find the final prize. In addition, for a whole week, musical groups and theater and film artists will perform on the main stage for guests of the park.

In Fili Park during the Easter week, folklore ensembles will perform, various master classes and performances will be held. Guests will be entertained by buffoons, and on April 8, visitors will enjoy the performance of the church choir, which will begin at 15:30 on the main stage of the park.

Lianozovsky park promises puppet shows, themed workshops and quests during the Easter week. And on April 8, from 14:00 to 15:00, a real mobile belfry will appear in the park, so that everyone can see how the bell ringing is born on Easter. From 16:00 to 17:00 the church choir will perform in Lianozovsky Park.

In Babushkinsky park several sites will operate. On April 8 at 14:00, creative master classes on painting an Easter egg will be held at the center of creativity and leisure, and at 15:00 — on making an Easter card. The official part of the program will take place on the Green Stage, a brass band and a folklore group will perform, and a puppet theater performance will be shown for young spectators. On Fountain Square from 13:00 to 14:00 bell ringers will give a lesson in playing the bells.

In the park "Kuzminki" creative and culinary master classes, as well as an animation program are waiting for guests. Guests at the master classes will get acquainted with various techniques for painting Easter eggs (the lesson will start at 15:00), they will be able to make an Easter tree with their own hands (the lesson starts at 15:00), as well as cook traditional Easter dishes (the lesson also starts at 15:00). ). And at 13:00, a quest to find Easter eggs will begin on the central square.

In the park "Northern Tushino" On April 8, invites you to an Easter-themed origami workshop for children (at 13:00 on the main square), as well as an archery workshop (also starting at 13:00). The little guests of the park are also waiting for the quest "Journey through fairy tales" (beginning at 14:00 on the main square) and a children's performance.

Sokolniki Park" April 8 from 13:00 to 15:00 invites guests to take part in master classes on decorating Easter eggs, holiday cards, making Easter symbols, and also learn to dance (from 15:00 to 16:00). Visitors are waiting for the performances of the participants of the show "Voice", animation programs, theatrical performance "Easter Chime" and the performance of the orchestra. And at 16:20 at the Lilac cafe there will be a culinary show "Taste of Life".

In Zaryadye park from 13:00 to 15:00 a series of master classes is scheduled. Visitors will try their hand at sand painting, learn the secrets of a professional artist, and then create their own story and sand show together. In addition, everyone is invited to lessons on creating Easter eggs from felt and decorative wreaths.