Children speak on plans for Easter

Maria Chiguvari-Youth Interactive Correspondent

Easter traditions bring joy to children, but for parents navigating a faith shift, coming up with Easter activities for families can feel complicated.

Children typically embrace Easter and Easter eggs through playful activities and traditions.

The holiday is made up of various activities from decorating Easter eggs, attending church services, and enjoying a family Easter brunch or dinner.

Additionally, there could be opportunities for Easter egg hunts in local parks or community centres, or crafting activities like making Easter baskets or decorating gingerbread houses.

The Herald on Saturday Lifestyle Youth Interactive Section found that the ultimate school holiday bucket list includes exciting roller coaster rides, visits, and Easter egg hunts.

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Parents might be worried about their children spending the entire Easter fortnight glued to screens, with an estimated average screen time of four hours a day.

For a 17-year-old Quinton Tandadzai said his wish this holiday is to catch up with his favourite foot, thus playing football.

“I would like to go watch my favourite football team play with my friends that I am thinking about at the moment.

“This holiday I will spend it with my family, for me holidays are special because I get to bond with my siblings,” he said.

Seven year old, Maleek Bernard expressed his wish to visit the zoo park.“I want an Easter egg hunt,” said Maleek.

“I love searching for hidden eggs filled with chocolates and candies. It’s like a treasure hunt.”.

Matipa cited that this holiday she will be busy playing with her friends, searching for Easter Eggs.

“I want to go on an Easter egg hunt and then have a picnic with my family,” said 3-year-old Matipa.

“We can play games and enjoy the outdoors together.”

Other children mentioned wanting to spend quality time with grandparents or best friends as their top holiday activities.

“I want to try baking Easter-themed treats like hot cross buns or Easter eggs.

“And also visit my grandparents for the holidays.

“Yes, I would like to have time for my books but for this weekend I want to be free and enjoy it with family and friends,” said a 14-year-old Rutendo Selemani.

While Easter is about the crucification and the ultimate rising up of Jesus from the dead, the holiday — the second-most celebrated holiday on the Christian calendar after Christmas — presents an opportunity for fun and pleasure lovers to indulge themselves.

It being one of the longest holidays on the calendar, stretching for a good three days, that alone means that people will have enough time to please their whims.

Churches will be packed to overflowing, and with the latest trend of new ministries that are sprouting up in Zimbabwe at a precipitous rate, this year’s Easter holiday will without doubt be celebrated in style.