In 2024 Easter Sunday falls on March 31st.
Easter is known as a moveable feast. Unlike Christmas, the date of Easter changes each year. It can be as early as March 22nd or as late as April 25th. The varying dates can confuse and leave people wondering why this event isn’t a set date.
The simple definition of Easter is that it is the first Sunday after the full Moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox (March 21st). For a more detailed explanation you can visit Royal Museums Greenwich.
Early Christians wanted Easter to coincide with Passover, because Christ’s death and resurrection happened at this time. As the Jewish calendar is tied to solar and lunar cycles, the dates of the Passover and Easter fluctuate each year.
Don’t forget that the Dairy Diary features the phases of the moon in the information pages at the beginning of the diary and also throughout the year.
Traditional Easter celebrations now also go hand in hand with chocolate Easter eggs and the Easter bunny. Eggs represent new life and rebirth and throughout history, people have given each other eggs at spring festivals to celebrate the new season.
Easter is a lovely holiday time with (hopefully) some sunny spring weather. With children being off school it is the perfect time for some family-friendly baking.
Easter Recipe Cards
Send more than a card this Easter!
These NEW Dairy Diary Easter cards feature some of our favourite seasonal recipes. Each beautiful card contains a recipe to cut out and keep. Click to find out more.
Take a look at our no-bake Easter treats which are super-easy to make and we are sure that everyone young and old will enjoy!
Millionaires Easter Chocolate Bars
One of our ultimate Easter treats – buttery biscuit, gooey caramel topped with a layer of chocolate and mini eggs!
Lemon Easter Bars
These lemon cheesecake bars will look so pretty as part of your Easter table (while they last!)
For the traditionalists amongst us, why not try this timeless Simnel Cake recipe taken from the Around Britain Cookbook. And find out more about the origins of this cake and why it’s traditional to eat it at this time of year. You may also like to try our super-cute mini-simnel cakes which hold a surprise marzipan centre!
Mini Simnel Cakes
A twist on a classic – these cute cupcakes are a lovely alternative to the large classic cake.
Easter Crafts
If you know little ones who are looking forward to Easter why not have a go at this adorable Easter Bunny themed Crochet project.
It would make a perfect Easter gift.
I look after communications and marketing at Dairy Diary. I’m a busy mum and love home baking and cooking for my family. In my spare time I enjoy visiting the theatre, eating out with friends and exploring the great outdoors!
