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Why Easter Is Called Easter, and Other Little-Known Facts About The Holiday
By Brent Landau Your Health

Why Easter Is Called Easter, and Other Little-Known Facts About The Holiday

The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year. The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. I am a religious studies scholar specializing in early Christianity, and my […]

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Easter Eggs: Their Evolution From Chicken To Chocolate
By Serin Quinn Your Health

Easter Eggs: Their Evolution From Chicken To Chocolate

A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern twist on tradition. Chicken eggs have been eaten at Easter for centuries. Eggs have long symbolised rebirth and renewal, making them perfect […]

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How to Avoid an Easter Sugar Binge
Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Children

How to Avoid an Easter Sugar Binge

What parent doesn’t dread the sugar-infused mayhem that follows an Easter egg hunt?  Well never fear the bunny and his basket of goodies; we’ve got ten tried and true ways to prevent those candy-filled temper tantrums and the irritable blood sugar crashes that inevitably put an end to an otherwise enjoyable family holiday.

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Healthy Alternatives to Store-Bought Easter Candy
By Emily Lockhart Children

Healthy Alternatives to Store-Bought Easter Candy

Make this Easter basket one to remember with tasty, healthier treats and some small, personalized gifts to show the thought put into their baskets and to fill the void of bags upon bags of sugary candy. Here are 10 healthy alternatives to store-bought Easter candies and chocolates for your kids’ baskets.

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