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Easter comes with an array of easily recognizable traditions, from candy chocolate bunnies that line the walls in grocery stores, to decorated eggshells, to plastic candy-filled egg containers stuffed between couch cushions or buried in the bushes for an eager someone to find. Although Easter began as a religious holiday, it is celebrated enthusiastically today in both secular and religious settings. Before we dive into how our businesses that can help you celebrate Easter, let’s look at a few of the holiday’s most popular traditions which have undergone changes to their meaning throughout time.

Easter celebrates the religious significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the cross. Today, Easter is associated with the vibrant blooming and gentle pastel radiance of springtime, and several of the most popular Easter customs, like the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and egg decoration, have drifted away from their historical and religious beginnings. The Easter Bunny, for example, is said to have originated from German folklore, resembling something like our modern-day Santa Clause, only with hares instead of a magical, white-bearded man. Children made nests and placed them in concealed places like bushes and tall grasses, and the myth went that if the children had been good, they received colored eggs left in the nests by the hares. This idea leads into the tradition of Easter egg hunting. Egg hunts originated as a time-brewed combination of pagan beliefs concerning springtime and rebirth and the Christian perspective that eggs symbolize the tomb Jesus was resurrected from.

Additionally, eggs historically were a prohibited food during Lent. To celebrate the end of fasting, hard-boiled eggs were decorated during Lent, and these painted eggs were then eaten on Easter to end the fast. The earliest record of this practice dates back to the thirteenth century, and today, egg hunts and egg rolling contests are common here in the US.

Because the many Easter traditions create various ways to celebrate this holiday, however you’d like to commemorate Easter, Webb Plaza’s businesses are ready and happy to serve you!

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies offers cookies of all sizes for your Easter gathering, event, or just a special Sunday treat! From regular sized 3- and 4-inch cookies to 12-, 14-, and 16-inch large cookies, Eileen’s has every option to suit your party’s needs. Eileen’s has many adorable and artistic premade Easter designs like the Easter rabbit, decorated eggs, and the holy cross. You can choose from these designs, or use them as inspiration to create your own! The creative and experienced staff at Eileen’s are happy to compose or recreate your designs in the form of frosting art that will please young and old alike. Almost too beautiful to eat (well, almost)!

Jumpstart Nutrition is celebrating Easter with an array of new flavors, including their Cottontail Colada nutrient-infused tea and their Easter Protein Cake Pops. Jumpstart offers the perfect way to celebrate the sweetness of Easter without the need to bounce back from a holiday interruption to your health goals.  With the gratification of making healthy choices that are also satisfyingly delicious, the treats at Jumpstart are waiting for you! Stop by Jumpstart Nutrition’s new location and enjoy their cozy and friendly atmosphere. If you can’t stop by but still want a delicious and nutritious treat, Jumpstart offers delivery. They are open from 7:30am to 1pm during the week, and from 8am-12pm on Saturday. Hurry to try their Easter-themed specials!

Sandy Nails and Spa offers customizable nail art to bring in the fresh spring air and add some warmth to your look. Sandy’s talented nail technicians thrive in creating spring-themed designs like florals, shimmering pastel marble, colored tips, and much more! Check out their social media to view some of their gorgeous and intricate spring-themed designs. They are open from 9:30am-7pm Monday through Saturday, so stop by and get your look ready for spring!

Happy Easter from Webb Plaza!