Easter egg hunts

Springtime hidden treasures

Easter egg hunts are events, typically held around Easter, where children search for hidden eggs—usually colorful plastic ones filled with candy or small prizes, or sometimes hard-boiled eggs decorated for the occasion.

Churches, communities, and families organize these hunts in yards, parks, or indoor spaces: The neighborhood Easter egg hunt starts at ten.

The activity has become largely secular despite its holiday origins.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G