On May 2, 2021, all Christians will enjoy a great Orthodox holiday - Easter. Along with congratulations, it is customary to give a gift as a sign of pure intentions and friendship. Before choosing a gift, it is worth remembering that this is a symbolic action that is designed to bring people together, and not to surprise with price or luxury.
In this article you can find the answer to the question - what to give for Easter to your relatives, whom you must congratulate.
Parents
A large Easter egg is a traditional gift that symbolizes the beginning of a new life.
Easter or Easter cake is another obligatory attribute of the holiday, so you can safely give it to your parents or other relatives.
A trip to a sanatorium or holiday home . An interesting idea for parents to take a break from the bustle of the world.
An Easter bedding set made from good material is a simple but necessary surprise.
Orthodox style pillows . Many years ago, this was considered an expensive gift that showed respect for a person.
Warm cotton blankets . Parents will no longer have to freeze on winter nights.
Free trip to places of pilgrimage . Visiting holy places is a godly deed that a believer should do.
A large warm blanket made of good material, designed in Easter style . Now your parents will warm themselves with your gift while watching TV.
A good set of tea or coffee . Pay attention to what parents prefer and give them their favorite drink.
Set of wooden utensils . A beautiful souvenir, however, it can be fully used.
Blessed cross or icon . Such a surprise can only be made if the parents do not have a body amulet.
Gift Scripture with Explanations . A beautiful gift that can not only bring parents closer to God, but also decorate the room.
Kitchen set made of good materials . A simple but necessary surprise that mom will love.
A set of tools from a well-known company . This gift is more suitable for a father.
Easter gift basket . You can buy such a basket or assemble it yourself, depending on the preferences of the parents.
For children
Festive Easter egg . A traditional gift that adults and children enjoy. Especially if it is painted in the colors of your favorite hero.
Large chocolate egg with a toy . The Orthodox Church makes special toys for Easter - biblical characters.
Stuffed Toys . Toys that directly relate to the holiday are very popular - sheep, lambs, rabbits, hares or donkeys.
Big sweet basket . A delicious surprise that children of any age will enjoy. You can choose any filling, depending on the preferences of the children.
Joint trip to places of pilgrimage . This will not only bring you closer, but will also open up new horizons for self-development.
Children's Bible with Explanations . A good way to show children who Christ is and what He has done for us.
Interactive toy with biblical characters . A beautiful gift that younger children will love.
Piggy banks in the form of Easter animals . Another way to draw children's attention to the Orthodox holiday.
Pajamas with biblical scenes . Now children will always fall asleep thinking about the Savior.
Bird's nests made of natural materials with various fillings . You can put a toy, candy or a painted egg inside.
A joint trip to an amusement park with attractions . After such a surprise, children will associate Easter with joy and fun.
Large set of crayons or felt-tip pens with Bible coloring . Children love to draw, so they will enjoy spending time studying the pictures.
Easter puzzles . This is a gift for the whole family, because you have to collect it together. In addition to an interesting plot, such an activity will unite you.
Toys for puppet theater. You can choose any option - from fairy tales to biblical stories. In any case, this is an interesting way to develop children.
Angels . This could be a soft toy or a figurine that will stand near the bed. By and large, it doesn’t matter, the main thing is that the child will begin to understand that he is under the protection of the Lord.
How to make Easter souvenirs from candy?
An Easter sweet gift can be made in the form of a basket or tree.
For the candy basket you will need:
the candies themselves, preferably several types;- foam base;
- glue;
- corrugated paper;
- wire for handle;
- scotch;
- kinder egg, chicken and butterfly for decoration.
Using glue, I wrap the foam base with corrugated paper. A handle is made from wire and secured to the base. Sweets and decorations are beautifully placed on it.
We invite you to watch a video on how to make an Easter basket of candy:
Grandma
New Bible in gift box . Grandmothers rarely buy anything new, so you can give them a gift.
A book of quotes from the Holy Scriptures for every day . Such a surprise will determine the direction of the day and provide food for thought.
Calendar poster with biblical content . There are many small holidays in the Orthodox calendar, so you need an assistant not to miss them.
Knitting kit . Many grandmothers know how and love to knit, now they will have a complete set with good threads.
Aromatic, salty lamp . A useful thing in every home, especially if the grandmother is elderly.
Candles or aroma lamp filler . This gift shows that grandma's health comes first.
Warm blanket . A useful thing that will keep your feet warm on frosty evenings. You can choose Easter patterns or biblical scenes.
Down scarf or shawl . Now you don’t have to worry about the well-being of your loved one, especially in winter.
Travel to places of pilgrimage or holy places . This trip will not only allow you to take a break from daily worries, but also be saturated with the love of the Lord.
Ticket to the sanatorium . Here the grandmother will be able to relax, improve her health, and also be the envy of her new friends.
An icon or painting with biblical content. It is believed that any image of the Lord brings peace to the heart, so you will definitely like such a gift.
Easter food basket . You can fill it with the products that grandma loves most but rarely buys.
Flower composition . Grandmothers spend a lot of time at home, so they often do home gardening.
Cahors in a clay bottle . It is believed that this is the wine that Christ drank before the crucifixion, so it is considered pure and is often given as a gift.
Set of crystal tableware for the holidays . Delicious salads should be in beautiful vases, so you will like the surprise.
Chocolate nest with colors
It’s very simple to make, but the taste is incredible! By the way, if properly packaged in boxes or individual bags, such a homemade gift for Easter can be an excellent small present for a teacher, work colleague, or just acquaintances.
Ingredients
- Instant noodles like Rolton - 1 pack;
- Bitter chocolate - 100 grams;
- Confectionery eggs (sweets in the shape of small eggs).
Easy preparation of chocolate gift nest
1. Stretch the noodles with your hands as needed.
2. Melt the chocolate in a water bath.
3. Pour the chocolate mixture into the noodles.
4. And mix well so that each noodle is covered with chocolate.
5. Place the silicone molds in a rigid mold for stability.
6. Place the chocolate noodles in the molds and use your hands to shape them into a nest. The mass should lie not in a pile, but in a bowl.
7. Immediately place the eggs so that they stick a little to the chocolate. If your sweets are wrapped, then on the contrary, wait until the chocolate hardens.
8. Let's send it to a cool place. After an hour, the dessert is ready to pack.
An unusual sweet gift will certainly please anyone!
Grandfather
Easter nest . A beautiful composition of natural feathers, a stone egg and birch or willow branches.
Do-it-yourself display on an Easter theme . Grandfathers love it when their grandchildren do things with their own hands.
Board games made of wood . Many grandfathers, after retirement, are fond of chess, checkers or dominoes.
A set of tools from a well-known manufacturer . Even in retirement, men love to make or repair something.
Rocking chair or comfortable lounge chair . Now it will be much more pleasant to relax after a grueling day.
A blanket made of natural material with an Orthodox theme . Now your beloved grandfather's feet will always be warm.
Set for fishing or hunting . Give something that grandfather prefers, this will show how much you love him.
Gift series of books in your favorite genre. To make winter evenings shorter, you can spend time reading your favorite books.
Table lamp depicting a biblical story. Elderly people often use lamps, so the gift will be put to good use.
Clay bottle of red wine or Cahors . If not abused, good wine cheers the soul and improves health.
A trip to a sanatorium or holiday home . Grandfathers rarely complain about their health, so it won’t hurt to improve your well-being.
Small icon . Such a gift can be considered a protection from evil forces. Therefore, the small icon will always be with grandfather.
Suit for fishing or hunting . Grandfathers try not to spend money, so they go to their favorite activity in what they have. A gift like this will show that you care.
Boxes for small items depicting biblical scenes . Small things often go missing, but now they will have their place.
Electrical devices . If grandfather is constantly making something, then such a gift can make his life easier.
To other relatives
Personalized Easter egg with photo or name . Even a traditional gift can be unusual.
Easter cake with congratulations or a personal little Easter . Another way to please relatives is with traditional gifts.
Illuminated crosses or icons. Such a surprise will show that you are concerned about the soul of each relative.
Temple candles. A candle is a prototype of our sacrifice to the Lord; by lighting it, we draw attention to ourselves. A good gift for Easter.
Holiday sets of candies and other sweets . For the holiday, the Orthodox Church produces small sets that are suitable for any person.
Easter nests made of natural materials . You can buy such a thing or make it yourself, and fill it with the items that a person needs.
Orthodox gift napkins. It is a room decoration item that shows your love for the Lord.
Scarves with Orthodox symbols . Another way to remind about the love of the Lord, in addition to this, they will save you in cold weather.
Pictures depicting biblical scenes . You can buy a coloring book and make a picture yourself, or buy a ready-made one.
Wall or desktop Orthodox calendars . Now you don’t have to worry that your relatives will forget about the holidays.
Fridge magnets with Easter greetings . This is considered the most popular gift.
Small boxes for small items in the shape of an egg . Such a gift will always find a place in any family.
Keychains with Orthodox symbols. Now the keys will be under the reliable protection of the Lord.
Church scarves . This surprise is suitable for women who regularly attend church or temple.
Orthodox rings with Easter greetings . Such gifts are sold in the temple; it is believed that they protect the owner from sinful thoughts.
DIY souvenir ideas
- Of the gifts made with your own hands, decorated eggs are the most common. As a base, take a wooden, plastic or foam blank in the shape of an egg and decorate it in decoupage style.
- Easter baskets can be made from colored paper, cardboard or disposable plates.
- Paper egg cups in the shape of a rabbit are cut out according to the template and folded along the fold lines.
- Another idea is to paint a deep plate with an Easter pattern. You can put colored eggs or Easter cake inside.
- A variety of crafts made from beads: wicker pendants and keychains, chains and bracelets.
- Easter soft toys made of handmade felt: bunnies, chickens, lambs.
We invite you to watch a video on how to make gifts for family and friends with your own hands.
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What not to give for Easter
Before you buy or give a gift for Easter, it is worth remembering an important thing - Easter is a religious holiday. It follows from this that not all gifts from everyday life are suitable for giving to friends and family.
Things that are better not to give on this day:
- Alcohol, except Cahors. Excessive alcohol consumption leads to rash actions and harm to health. This categorically contradicts the canons of the Orthodox faith.
- Tobacco, cigarettes. Such gifts are considered absolutely inappropriate on such a holiday, as they are harmful to health.
- Frivolous or comic congratulations and things. Orthodox Easter is a very serious holiday that symbolizes death and rebirth. You cannot show disrespect for believers by laughing at their faith.
- Intimate or personal items. The Church does not interfere in the personal lives of believers, but monitors the purity of faith. Such gifts provoke a person to sinful thoughts, which means they need to be excluded.
Every believer should remember that Easter is, first of all, the joy of rebirth without sin. Therefore, beautiful underwear or a personalized lighter with expensive tobacco can wait for a more appropriate occasion.
Friends
To find what to give your girlfriend or boyfriend for Easter, refer to the list of souvenirs and easy, delicious gifts. In a holiday basket for friends you can pack:
- carved candles and candlesticks;
- dish for Easter cake and eggs;
- set of egg cups;
- bag for prosphora;
- Easter magnet (Easter cake, bunny, chicken, painted egg);
- set of mini chocolates;
- decorative flower arrangement;
- knitted or sewn bouquet of flowers;
- souvenir angel bell;
- Easter wreath on the door;
- printed kitchen box;
- Easter topiary;
- cranberries in sugar;
- cookbook with Easter recipes.
You can and should combine gifts from different categories. Remember what friends and family gave before - you will probably find some interesting ideas among them. What additional gifts are given for Easter? A full-length rabbit costume can be a wonderful comic present. Also a nice addition to any basket will be a handmade card, homemade cookies and a small blessed Easter cake.
Easter is a joyful and exciting holiday designed for gathering and connecting with family and friends. This celebration is always an excellent occasion to give a gift, to share your love and care with loved ones.
Anastasia Skoracheva Orthodox holidays 04/2/2016
Hello, dear guests-readers of my gift blog! Now preparations begin for the brightest, most soulful and cozy holiday of spring - Easter. As with all special events (especially such important ones), it is customary to give gifts. But what to give for Easter? This is what we will talk about today.
The symbols of this day are (in addition to religious attributes) eggs, Easter cake and some other holiday dishes, as well as rabbits (this is rather a Catholic addition, but this image is slowly taking root among us.
What is better not to give?
I am not a supporter of limiting myself in choosing a gift to purely festive options. But I still wouldn’t recommend giving away some items for Easter. Namely:
- Portraits. In general, things with the image of a person (unless, of course, his birthday falls on that day, say). After all, it is an event that is joyful for everyone, not just for one person. This will seem to draw the attention of others to him, which on such a day is not the best idea. Although in some form you can still use this option, more on that later
- Alcohol. At least not wine. Yes, Lent is over, but... Easter is not a reason for global gatherings.
- Underwear and the like. It would definitely be at least strange for me to receive such a gift for Easter. It’s not a secular date... What do you think?
Also, you definitely shouldn’t congratulate those who don’t celebrate this event and constantly talk about it. Respect other people's views! Such an imposition will not cause positive emotions, but you can easily quarrel with someone close to you.
Should you give expensive gifts for Easter?
There is no definite answer to this question, since everyone has their own concept of high cost. For some, an expensive gift is a phone, but for others, a car seems like a small thing.
Despite this, it is worth remembering how Christ lived his life. The main principle of a Christian’s life is spiritual wealth, which brings us closer to the kingdom of God. Accordingly, material wealth fades into the background.
In addition, the Lord commanded to share what you have. This means that any person must make voluntary gifts from his wealth.
To sum it up, we can say the following: the price of the gift does not matter. It is the heart with which you give that matters.
The Resurrection of Christ is a great holiday for all believers. Therefore, you need to not only wish all the best, but, if possible, bring gifts of souvenirs.
