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Origin of the Easter Basket

Easter Basket Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics.The tradition was brought to North American shores by German families in the 1700s. In place of baskets, children set out their caps or bonnets, filled with straw, and were delighted to find colored, hard-cooked eggs nestled inside them in the morning. By the 1800s, candy was commonly tucked into the baskets, as well.

The Easter Bunny evolved from a number of traditions, some dating back thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, the rabbit was recognized as a symbol of fertility and renewal – a belief that traveled to Europe in the Middle Ages where it became entwined with the symbolism of eggs as a symbol of fertility and rebirth during spring time. It became natural, centuries later, for these symbols to turn up in our Easter baskets as chocolate bunnies and egg-shaped candies.

Jelly Belly Candy Company reports that the jelly bean became associated with Easter in the 1930s when small candies were placed in nests, the jelly beans looking similar to bird's eggs.

Fun table or basket decorations

Easter basket decoration1. Using a stiff cello wrap, cut a 15-inch square. Then cut the square on the diagonal, making two triangles.

2. With the triangle point on top, wrap the sides making a cone with the two tips of the triangle meeting the top point and making sure the bottom of the cone is closed.

3. Gently grip the cone in one hand, holding it upright, and fill with 6 ounces of Orange Sherbet, Orange, Tangerine or Cantaloupe flavours. Twist the top closed and tape the seam on the cone.

Easter basket Decoration instructions4. Tie the top with a bright green bow and use for table and or basket decorations.

You can try a 10 inch square pattern and fill with two ounces of beans to make a 4-inch carrot.

 

 


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