Of course, we know that Easter isn’t about the chocolate rabbits or even the Easter eggs. Easter is one the most important celebration in the Christian calendar because it celebrates the gift of life God gave us that first Easter day. So while we do remember and give thanks for God’s gift this Easter, we can also spread a little Easter cheer with a few facts about this amazing holiday!
• The word "Easter" is named after Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. A festival was held in her honour every year at the vernal equinox. People celebrate Easter according to their beliefs and their religious denominations. Christians commemorate Good Friday as the day that Jesus Christ died and Easter Sunday as the day that He was resurrected
• The meanings of the many different customs observed during Easter Sunday have been buried with time. Their origins lie in both pre-Christian religions and Christianity. In one way or another all the customs are a "salute to spring" marking re-birth.
• The Easter Bunny is a rabbit-spirit. Long ago, he was called the "Easter Hare", hares and rabbits have frequent multiple births so they became a symbol of fertility. The custom of an Easter egg hunt began because children believed that hares laid eggs in the grass. To see the local ones in Chertsey Surrey , just Google “Things to do in Surrey”.The Romans believed that "All life comes from an egg." Christians consider eggs to be "the seed of life" and so they are symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Eggs were traditionally used in pre-Christian festivals as the symbol of new life, purity or fertility. Later customs concerning eggs were linked with Easter because the egg provided a fresh and powerful symbol of the Resurrection and the transformation of death into life.
• Decorating and colouring eggs for Easter was the custom in England during the Middle Ages. The household accounts of Edward I, for the year 1290, recorded an expenditure of eighteen pence for four hundred and fifty eggs to be gold-leafed and coloured for Easter gifts. However, in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and Persia eggs were dyed for spring festivals. In medieval Europe, beautifully decorated eggs were given as gifts.
Nowadays, on Easter Sunday, many children wake up to find that the Easter Bunny has left them a hunt. He has also hidden the eggs that they decorated earlier that week. Children hunt for the eggs all around the house. Neighbourhoods and organizations hold Easter egg hunts, and the child who finds the most eggs wins a prize.You can find out locally in Chertsey Surrey by looking up things to do in Surrey this Easter. And there you will find that in Chertsey Surrey, one of the best value for money deals on offer in things to do in Surrey is the offer from the family friendly Bridge Hotel.
For just £249 for a family of four between 28th March and 14th April you can have 2 nights’ accommodation in the value for money Bridge hotel.
This deal includes:-
• A Two Night Stay In A Family Room,
• Breakfast On Both Mornings,
• Three Course Dinner Served On A Night Of Your Choice,
• Complimentary WI-FI,
• Complimentary Parking,
• Kids Stay & Eat Free
• A Bottle Of House Wine (Red, White Or Rose) Served Either With Dinner Or In The Bedroom On Arrival
• Easter Theme Chocolates For The Children
• Breakfast On Both Mornings,
• Three Course Dinner Served On A Night Of Your Choice,
• Complimentary WI-FI,
• Complimentary Parking,
• Kids Stay & Eat Free
• A Bottle Of House Wine (Red, White Or Rose) Served Either With Dinner Or In The Bedroom On Arrival
• Easter Theme Chocolates For The Children
If you wish to add dinner to both nights of your stay, a £50 supplement will be charged, this will entitle you to a three course meal for two.
So if you’re in the Chertsey Surrey area this Easter or are looking for a great deal in a family friendly hotel with lots of things to do. Surrey is the place for you to stay in a hotel. Thorpe Park will be open and the kids can have a great Easter Break. BUT NOTE that this offer is ONLY available direct from the family friendly Bridge Hotel so to get all the information and to book call Reservations on 01932 565644.