How to put Easter eggs in the spotlight

What would Easter be without eggs? After all, they’ve been a symbol of this springtime holiday for centuries. Here are a few ways to highlight eggs in your Easter celebrations this year.

Decorate them
There are many ways to decorate your eggs for Easter. Create your own designs with paint and a fine paintbrush. Or wrap elastic bands around your eggs and dip them in dye to create a graphic look.

If you really want to impress, wrap each egg in a portion of a brightly patterned silk tie and boil it for 20 minutes to transfer the pattern to the shell. For best results, be sure to match the colors of your eggs to the rest of your seasonal decor.

Play with them
If you have kids, a classic Easter egg hunt is a must. For a fun twist, make it a scavenger hunt complete with clues leading them to one big prize.

If you’re looking for games people of all ages can enjoy, try racing while balancing an egg on a spoon, competing to see who can push an egg the furthest using just their chin or nose, or teaming up and tossing an egg back and forth. The team that keeps their egg whole the longest, wins.

If you want to do something a little less physical, you could create a trivia game about eggs and other Easter traditions.

Eat them
Finally, don’t forget to eat them. Boiled, baked, fried and whipped into an omelet are just a few classic ways to prepare eggs. Or, make a quiche or frittata for a refined Easter brunch dish. Also, if you or someone in your family has a sweet tooth, don’t forget to stock up on egg-shaped chocolates and candies for the occasion.

Happy Easter!