Most common questions about Easter

When do you usually get Easter eggs?

In Norway, it is common to give Easter eggs during the Easter holiday, especially on Easter Eve. Easter eggs can be filled with candy or small gifts. Some also choose to give Easter eggs to friends or colleagues, and it is a tradition for many Norwegians.

When do children usually get their Easter eggs? In Norway, children usually receive Easter eggs on Easter Eve, and they often look forward to opening their eggs and finding out what's inside.

Where can you hide Easter eggs? The best hiding places? Many children love searching for Easter eggs. So think about where you want to hide the Easter eggs.

Based on the children's age, hide them deeper and deeper. Be creative and remember to consider the children's age and abilities when hiding the eggs. The most important thing is to create joy and fun during the Easter egg hunt!

In unexpected places: Hide eggs in shoes, in jacket pockets, or in plant pots.

For children under 6 years old, inside the house: Hide the eggs behind cushions, in bookshelves, behind curtains, or inside cupboards and drawers.

For children under 10 years old, inside wardrobes, inside the shed or loft is recommended. In the garden or backyard.

Where does the Easter egg tradition come from? When did the tradition start? In Germany in the 17th century, the first documented representation of the Easter Bunny laying eggs for children to find emerged. This tradition/custom spread rapidly in the 19th century. Toy and confectionery manufacturers quickly saw the commercial opportunities in producing and selling Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.

What is the meaning of Easter eggs? Is there any meaning behind Easter eggs? If we think that Egg = life, then we can consider the egg as a symbol that points to something other than itself, namely new life. This use of symbolism was approved by the Church as early as the early Middle Ages. This approval has many rumors behind it. The egg and the hare have been fixed Easter symbols for so long that many have forgotten what they mean. Several children associate Easter eggs with chocolate and time off from school.

What do you put in Easter eggs? What can be the contents of Easter eggs?

There are many ways to fill Easter eggs. Many like to fill them with fruit and berries in addition to small candies, and some crosswords/magazines. Fill it with small candies, whole-grain biscuits, small drinks, Kinder Eggs, and fun magazines. The latter can also be handy for longer car trips, cabins, or overnight stays.