Spending The Easter Holiday Away From Home With Loved Ones

Because Easter is such an important holiday many of us either travel to visit family and friends or we have guests in our homes for the holiday event. And in today’s busy world preparing for guests – or even traveling to visit can require detailed planning. That is, if we expect things to go as we would like.

First of all, if you are traveling to visit loved ones you already know that one of your priorities is determining when you go, how long you will stay, and how you will get there. As with any other traveling, the earlier you start planning the better. Make any needed reservations as early as possible. Start a list of things to do before you leave for your trip and things to take.

If you will be staying at the home of a loved one it is very nice if you can bring a gift for their hospitality and simply to convey your love. If you have children you will definitely want to plan ahead about how you will fit in planning for The Easter Bunny. This will include things like planning and preparing for the basket decorating and egg coloring.

Also, if your children write letters to The Easter Bunny you may want to consider having Peter Cottontail send the return letter from The Easter Bunny to the address you will be staying at. That will confirm to your children that the Easter Bunny can find them and deliver goodies for them, even if they are not at home.

But you will also want to prepare your friends or relatives for the fact that you have certain Easter traditions that you will need to continue, even while away from home. This is especially true if you will be staying with someone not accustomed to the joys of having children around during Easter. An example of an important detail to remind them of is the egg coloring process.

Those of us that have children know what to expect with this process. The truth is, it can be rather messy. But the fun that the children have in creating their beautiful eggs makes the process worthwhile, mess and all.

Providing your loved ones with a gentle warning that your children may also be writing and receiving personalized letters from The Easter Bunny during the visit can also be helpful. After all, you have gone to the trouble of insuring that The Easter Bunny letter will arrive as it should, you really don’t want to blow the surprise or your secret identity as The Easter Bunny at the last minute.

Depending on your relationship and personal traditions, you may or may not need to plan ahead for the special Easter activities that are not focused on your children and The Easter Bunny. For example, you may want to consider whether or not you will be attending a church service on Easter Sunday. This will likely mean bringing along a dressy outfit for everyone.

Another consideration is the traditional Easter Sunday dinner. You may want to bring along any favorite or secret ingredients or recipes. Celebrating Easter with loved ones can make the holiday even more special. Why not consider inviting your loved ones to visit in your home next year? That will give you an opportunity to show them how welcoming you can be and you can share any special family traditions that could not be carried out during your visit.