This is How We Celebrate Easter in West Virginia

Easter season in West Virginia is a time to rejoice Easter fun activities and it indicates the arrival of spring season.

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Easter is not a public holiday in West Virginia but that doesn’t stop the Christians from celebrating one of their holiest occasions.

With Easter just around the corner, there are plenty of Easter traditions that are followed in West Virginia.

Easter Traditions in West Virginia

Here are some of the Easter traditions that are followed in this part of the world;

1. Easter Bunny

Easter bunnies have been closely linked with the occasion of Easter and for a very long time.

There are people dressed up in a furry costume of a bunny holding Easter eggs, at the crossroads mall in Mount Hope.

Parents from different cities visit this mall with their kids to fulfill their wish to meet Easter bunny. Pictures are taken with the Easter bunnies in this event. This festival starts from 10 am and goes on till 9 pm, in which kids play different Easter games with the Easter bunny.

2. Easter Egg Hunt

Easter egg hunt is one of the most played Easter games that have gained global recognition over the past years.

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There’s a tradition of hosting an annual Easter egg hunt in Beckley, West Virginia. The event begins almost at noon and goes on for consecutive two hours.

Even though, the name of the event is Easter egg hunt but there are several other activities that take place in that event.

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Several competitions for egg coloring are held, DIY Easter crafts are made, a bake sale and hunting for egg with the Easter bunny also takes place.

3. Easter Buffet

On Easter Sunday, a grand buffet is held at Glade Springs.

The buffet is held thrice in a day, so even if you miss it in the morning, you can catch up at noon. The first brunch starts at 11.30 am, while the second and third start at 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm respectively.

People in West Virginia are fond of the Easter occasion. This is why an Easter egg hunt game is also played on this Easter Buffet which is hosted by the Easter bunny.

Varying according to the venue of the game, there are numerous eggs that are placed at different spots in the resort.

The best thing – is that there can be plenty of winners of this game, as more than one egg contains the winning prize.

4. Alice In the Wonderland

While you’re visiting Glade Springs to be a part of Easter Buffet, don’t miss out on the Alice in the wonderland themed trip.

Sounds fascinating, right?

Alice in the wonderland, is a special package that includes two-night stays along with free breakfast for both days. This package features amazing Easter activities for kids and allows them to go for Easter egg hunts with Alice and the bunny.

All in all,

Easter in West Virginia is a secular celebration rather than a religious one. Families tend to enjoy their time by hosting family Easter brunches and visiting malls with their kids.

For all the parents out there, West Virginia is the perfect place for you to take your kids on Easter 2019.