Donut Forget Jesus on Easter — The Empty Tomb
This year has gone by so fast and Easter will be here before we know it! My hubby is on vacation so I found a fun Easter idea that he would appreciate- which would be anything with DONUTS 🙂 I love this idea that was adapted from CatholicIcing.com because it is SIMPLE and a fun reminder of the real meaning of Easter!!
What You Need:
Glazed donuts
Donut Holes
Paper Plates (small or large)
Sharpie
Optional: Graham Crackers, Peanut Butter, Toothpicks, Tape, Paper, Pen
WHAT TO DO:
- Write an Easter Bible verse or phrase on the paper plate – I used Luke 24:2, “And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.” Other options: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, Romans 6:9, Romans 6:4, Isaiah 53:5, or phrases like “He is Risen” or “My Redeemer Lives”…Be creative!
- Cut the bottom 1/3 off of the glazed donut so that it will stand on its own. Prop it up on the paper plate and place the donut hole to the side to look like the stone rolled away from the tomb.
- Read the Easter story while eating the empty tombs.
Optional to get a little more fancy…
- Coat a graham cracker with peanut butter. Continue with Step 2 above putting the donuts on top of the graham cracker.
2. Do Step 1 on a small piece of paper and tape to a toothpick. Place the Bible verse or Easter message toothpick into the donut tomb.
You can even use this craft treat to start new traditions! My hubby and daughter went on their first Daddy-Daughter date to grab the donuts – and I wouldn’t be surprised if it became an annual thing 🙂 It is so important to teach our kids early about what Easter is all about when we are surrounded by bunnies and candy throughout the season. And, remember it can be done in fun, creative ways to make sure that they DONUT ever forget that Jesus is what Easter is all about!
What are your favorite holiday traditions to keep Jesus in Easter?
