As spring arrives, so does the Easter holiday celebration. It is a time of significant religious remembrance and seasonal festivity. Children get visits from the Easter bunny, a mythical figure delivering baskets of chocolates and treats to be found on Easter morning. That makes the Easter basket an integral part of Easter celebrations.
Throughout history, you can find references to the Easter gift basket. It is also associated with the celebration of spring, a time of rebirth, with many depictions of the fertility goddess Eostre being shown carrying a basket of eggs. In Europe, it was a tradition to have your spring seedlings blessed for the coming harvest by carrying in a basket. Later, catholic parishioners brought baskets filled with food to Easter mass in order for it to be blessed.
In the 18th century, the tradition of Easter bunny came to the United States along with the Easter basket. Children would put out empty baskets the night before Easter and find them filled with goodies in the morning.
These days, the Easter basket symbolizes the holiday celebrations. Many kids receive new baskets each year on Easter filled with their favorite treats, usually the most popular ones. Others have special Easter baskets that are taken out each year to be filled by the Easter bunny.
The markets and retail stores have allowed people to purchase any style and color of Easter basket that they can think of. There is even an option to buy customized baskets for adding a personal touch to the Easter gift. While some are inexpensive and simple, others are ornate and expensive. Handmade creations can be a great, touching present that will make Easter a memorable time for everyone.
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