Bright Easter: how to prepare for the celebration with the child
The Bright Resurrection of Christ is a greata Christian holiday that celebrates the mystery of life. Easter is the best occasion to introduce the child to the spiritual and religious heritage of Orthodoxy, to attach to family values and to present unforgettable emotions.
Start preparing for the holiday ahead of time. Explain to the child the origins and essence of Easter in simple words - the Bible is too complex and metaphorical for children's understanding. Use books with vivid and intuitive illustrations, lively dialogues and a logical exposition of the canonical plot with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Discuss with the baby the concepts of love, goodness, wisdom and forgiveness-such a conversation promotes the development of empathy and empathy.
Let the child become a full participantfamily traditions. Entrust him with a part of cleaning and decorating the house on Clean Thursday, prepare a fragrant bath and smart clothes after household chores - so the kid can feel the importance of his contribution. Arrange the evening of coloring eggs and baking cakes, not forgetting to praise the little helper for creative experiments and creativity.
Together with the baby collect a basket to visitchurch or you will get for him a separate basket - bright and decorated with ribbons. He will be able to beautifully lay in him cakes, eggs and baby sweets. Do not deprive the child of the opportunity to go to the Easter service with his family - the solemn spectacle will become for the crumbs a unique experience, a joy shared with loved ones. A festive move, majestic singing, warm candle lights and a tranquil meal in the circle of relatives - a charge of powerful positive energy for the baby.
