Origin of ‘Easter Eggs and Bunnies’

Where to Celebrate Easter?

The Easter festival comes with eggs and bunnies, along with food to celebrate Easter. Christians celebrate the Easter festival throughout the week. This year, March 29, 2024, is Good Friday, the day Jesus rose from the dead. March 30 is Holy Saturday, March 31 is Easter Sunday, and April 1 is Easter Monday. Altogether, it’s called the Easter festival.

Easter is when Christians remember Jesus rising from the dead after being crucified for three days. It falls at the end of March and the beginning of April, marking the start of spring in Europe. It’s a fresh start, with clear skies and the end of winter’s chill. People can finally go outside, and as they walk in the fields, they see rabbits running. Rabbits are known for their fertility in nature, symbolizing rebirth.

Timeline of Easter Eggs:

• In Europe during the Middle Ages (AD 476-1453), Anglo-Saxon people celebrated the goddess Eostre, representing springtime. Later, Eostre became Easter, with the tradition of burying boiled eggs underground and digging them up to eat, celebrating the start of spring.
• Christians in Mesopotamia dyed eggs and drew crosses on them, symbolizing Jesus being crucified. Eggs also represented spring, replacing the cold of winter with warmth.
• Monks from the Orthodox Church took the tradition of dyeing eggs across Western Europe, symbolizing eggs as a sign of new life.
• In the 12th century, King Edward I of England ordered the dyeing and decorating of eggs with gold leaf as gifts for relatives during springtime celebrations.
• A few years later, the Vatican sent silver-dyed eggs as gifts to King Henry VIII to celebrate Easter.
• In the 13th century, Christians abstained from eating meat and eggs for 40 days before Easter Sunday. The dyeing of eggs became a celebration, symbolizing the end of fasting.
• In the 1700s, the Easter bunny tradition emerged when German immigrants brought egg dyeing to Pennsylvania, USA. Eggs were placed in nests, leading to the creation of chocolate bunny figurines.

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Easter Food Traditions

During Easter, many people eat lamb. Christians call it the “Lamb of God.” This tradition comes from long ago, back to a story called Exodus. It’s about when Hebrew people had to survive a tough time in Egypt. They painted their doors with lamb’s blood to protect their children. Some of these people later became Christians and kept the tradition. They cook lamb legs and racks to celebrate Easter.

Easter Buffet Brunch: Where to Go?

Rossini’s , Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit Hotel, Sukhumvit

Dinner Set Menu: March 29th – 31st, 2567, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Chef Jacomo Vinci will prepare a delightful 5-course meal. The menu includes fresh Mediterranean squid with ink sauce, lamb shank stew with sun-dried tomatoes, raspberry sauce with homemade pasta, and Italian-style desserts. Price: 3,500 Baht net per person (Special online price).

Easter Sunday Jazz Brunch: March 31st, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Enjoy a variety of dishes including grilled Australian lamb rack, Wagyu beef, Atlantic cod with pesto, lobster rolls, crab legs, lobster tails, sushi, sashimi, freshly made pasta, international cuisine, and desserts. Have fun with Easter egg coloring activities and egg hunts. Price: 2,890 Baht net per person, Kids: 2,041 Baht net.

For reservations, call 02 649 8888 or email bkklcdining@marriott.com.

Next Two Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok

Easter Buffet Brunch: Sunday, March 31st, 67, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Price: 2,988 Baht net per person, Children: 1,494 Baht net. Enjoy Easter egg coloring activities and hunt for Easter eggs. Don’t forget to visit the Chocolate Boutique to explore a delightful collection of chocolates, goodies, pastries, and gifts.

For reservations, contact 02 236 7777 or email restaurants.slbk@shangri-la.com.

Ventisi Restaurant, 24th Floor, Centara Grand at CentralwOrld

Midday Buffet: March 31st, featuring Italian-Thai cuisine, international dishes, seafood on ice, appetizers, salads, assorted cheeses, and highlighted specialties. Indulge in roasted lamb legs, Caesar salad with crispy bacon, crepes stuffed with asparagus and cheese, colorful chocolate eggs, and adorable chocolate bunnies. Price: 1,355++ Baht per person, Children (aged 6-11): 677++ Baht.

For reservations, call 02 100 6255 or email diningcgcw@chr.co.th.

Mocha & Muffin, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel

Easter Sunday Brunch: March 31st, featuring international cuisine, roasts, lobster, seafood, Mexican dishes, Peking duck, and more. Prices start at 2,700++ Baht per person, Children (aged 5-11): 990++ Baht.

Join the Easter Eggventures Workshop at Mocha & Muffin, where you can color chocolate Easter eggs. The workshop takes place on March 30th and 31st, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Price: 1,350++ Baht per person, including soft drinks and chilled chocolate. Take home Easter cakes, bunny baskets, and muffins. Offer valid until March 31st. For inquiries, call 02 126 8866.

Goji Kitchen + Bar, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

International Brunch Buffet: March 31st, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Highlights include Easter ham glazed with maple sauce, slow-cooked lamb, salmon Wellington, shepherd’s pie, eggs benedict, waffles with duck confit, Italian and Thai cuisine, desserts, hot cross buns, Easter cookies, chocolate bunnies, and eggs. Kids can enjoy Easter activities for 2,699++ Baht per person. For reservations, call 02 059 5999 or visit www.gojikitchenbangkok.com.

Andaman Kitchen, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Easter Brunch: March 31st, featuring premium seafood, meats, and Easter egg hunts. Price: 2,150++ Baht per person and 2,950++ Baht per person (includes food and sparkling wine). For reservations, call 076 625 555 or email phuketmarriott.reservations@marriott.com.