The holiday’s roots remain the same, but many classic Easter activities—including Easter egg coloring—are likely to be affected by the space constraints of your home, the crafting supplies you have on hand from the last so-called normal Easter in 2019, and how much energy you and your household have for another at-home holiday celebration. While we have vaccines (and some people in your household might have been vaccinated by now) and you might be tempted to celebrate Easter like you used to, it’s unlikely that everyone in your circle will be fully vaccinated by April 4, so some precautions are still necessary for everyone’s safety. This may not be the year of new Easter outfits for the whole family or your most creative Easter egg designs yet, but you can still celebrate. Here are six ideas for celebrating Easter at home this year. Sure, it may not be what you’re used to, but you and your family will be all the safer for it. Instead, consider using Styrofoam eggs or another type of crafting egg. These eggs can be ordered straight to your door—you still want to avoid unnecessarily trips to the store—and decorated with markers, crayons, and more tools you likely already have around the house. Best of all, you can save your favorites (and any extra, undecorated eggs) for next year. For a larger egg hunt, get in touch with your neighborhood group text or homeowners’ association. Ask all participating families to decorate large Easter eggs on paper and then tape the paper eggs into windows facing the street. On Easter Sunday, families can head out in cars, on bikes, or on foot—careful to keep their distance from one another—to try and spot all the eggs in the neighborhood. Instead, consider supporting local businesses. Call around to see which restaurants are open on Easter Sunday and if those restaurants are offering a to-go or delivery special for Easter meals. (Chances are, at least one place is.) Place your order a few days in advance so the restaurant is prepared and get ready to enjoy your meal with minimal prep or stress on your part. For older kids, consider giving your favorite family games an Easter spin: Play Scrabble with all Easter- or spring-themed words, for example. You can stay connected with your church on Easter by checking to see if it’s hosting a digital service: Many religious organizations have been offering online services, so do a little research online to find one you can stream.
