Easter Time: Meaning, Traditions, and Gift Ideas for the Whole Family
Easter is a time of renewal, joy, and celebration, marking the arrival of spring and symbolising new beginnings. Whether you celebrate Easter for its religious significance or simply enjoy the traditions of egg hunts, chocolate treats, and time spent with loved ones, it’s a special occasion that brings people together.
This year, why not make Easter extra special with thoughtful gifts for your family? From traditional Easter eggs to fun and unique alternatives, here’s our top selection of Easter treats and gifts that everyone will love.
Something Traditional: Classic Easter Eggs
Easter wouldn’t be complete without chocolate eggs, and Bettys Bakery offers some of the most exquisite choices. Their handcrafted Easter eggs feature stunning designs and luxurious flavours, perfect for gifting or indulging in yourself.
We love Jenny the Sheep White Chocolate Easter Egg – A charming white chocolate egg with a hand-swirled fleece and a delightful dark chocolate face. A wonderful treat for kids and adults alike!
Order your Easter eggs from Bettys today and have them delivered straight to your doorstep. Browse the full range here.
Something to Share: Hampers & Gift Boxes
For those who love variety, a hamper filled with delicious Easter goodies is a great choice.
Our friends at hampers.com have a charming Easter Egg Gift Box – This indulgent Easter hamper includes a Monty Bojangles Flutter Scotch Easter Egg, featuring rich, butterscotch-flavoured cocoa dusted truffles, beautifully presented in a reusable keepsake tin. They have also included a delightful assortment of chocolates and sweet treats – from a bag of mini eggs to a divine mini egg white chocolate shortbread.
All these wonderful goodies are packed with love into their signature gift box, creating the perfect Easter gift hamper for your loved ones.
Who can resist something fun with the Popcorn Kitchen’s Easter Treats
Looking for a gift that’s a little different? Popcorn Kitchen’s Pop At Home Twin Pack is a playful and delicious way to enjoy Easter.
Their Jelly Beans Pop At Home Popcorn Kit is a delightful combination of gourmet crunchy popping corn, smooth milk chocolate buttons, and fruity jelly beans for a fun snacking, vibrant coloured experience making chocolate coated popcorn and zingy jellybeans a delightful combination served in the same bowl.
Strawberry Peter Pigs Pop At Home Popcorn Kit, is an indulgent popcorn paired with strawberry-flavoured Peter Pig candy and rich milk chocolate.
Perfect for Easter Baskets, movie nights or family gatherings or just treating yourself, these kits let you create two deliciously fun popcorn flavours at home.
Since its arrival in 2023 ‘Pop at Home’ has become the business’s most successful NEW gifting launch which has championed every imaginable popcorn topping from chocolate mini eggs and jellybeans, through to peanut butter buttons, to novelty chocolate sprouts, festive chocolate coins and Rocky Road marshmallows. In 2024 sales grew by a staggering 95% year-on-year.
According to Louise Monk ‘In an ever-changing global snacking landscape popcorn continues to shine, not least because of its unrivalled versatility, convenience and nostalgic associations.
Whether we’re talking healthier, savoury, microwaveable or gourmet, popcorn retains the capacity to align with all manner of timeless flavours and turn heads. In particular, popcorn that aligns itself with high-end ingredients OR cult childhood toppings are reaping the rewards for their ingenuity and daring-do.’
Something Unique: Gnaw’s Chunky Flat Easter Eggs
If you’re looking for a twist on the classic Easter egg, Gnaw Chocolate has created a new range of chunky flat eggs in delicious flavours like Rocky Road, Totally Nuts, Chocolate Curls, and Eggs-travaganza.
Made from rich 40% cocoa Colombian chocolate, these eggs offer a satisfyingly thick bite with less packaging waste—great for the environment and your taste buds!
Something Alternative: Grow-Your-Own Gift Subscription
For a non-chocolate Easter surprise, why not give the gift of gardening? Pot Gang offers a grow-your-own subscription box, delivering easy-to-grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs straight to your doorstep.
Each month, subscribers receive a selection of seasonal seeds, eco-friendly pots, and step-by-step growing guides, making it perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
A Pot Gang subscription is a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate Easter and bring the joy of growing food into the home.
Whether you opt for traditional chocolates, or something alternative there are so many ways to make Easter special for your loved ones.
Poppy Watt