Easter is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in the Christian calendar. It is a time when Christians around the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which is believed to have taken place on the third day after his crucifixion.
The origins of the Christian celebration of Easter can be traced back to the first century AD, when the followers of Jesus began to celebrate his resurrection. The New Testament tells the story of how Jesus was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was then buried in a tomb, but on the third day after his death, his disciples discovered that the tomb was empty and that he had risen from the dead.
The exact origins of the name "Easter" are uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "Eostre," which referred to a pagan goddess of spring and fertility. In many languages, the word for "Easter" is derived from the Hebrew word "Pesach," which means "Passover." This is because the Christian celebration of Easter is closely linked to the Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt.
In the Middle Ages, the celebration of Easter became even more elaborate, with the development of a range of customs and traditions that are still observed today. One of the most important of these traditions is the Easter egg, which symbolizes the rebirth of life and the resurrection of Jesus. Eggs were decorated with bright colours and given as gifts to friends and family members.
Another important Easter tradition is the Easter bunny, which is believed to have originated in Germany in the 17th century. According to legend, the Easter bunny would bring baskets of eggs to children on Easter morning. This tradition was brought to the United States by German immigrants in the 18th century, and it has since become a popular part of Easter celebrations around the world.
There are a few traditions that we have today, which still connect to some of these traditions, for instance, some of us still get involved with lent, giving up something that we love and then Easter is the time when we can partake in that again. Most of us enjoy an Easter Egg still at easter, although now, it’s more of a tradition of having a chocolate egg, rather than colouring an Easter egg with dyes. And quite a few of us keep the idea of the Easter bunny alive by hiding small chocolate eggs for our children to find at Easter in the yearly Easter egg hunt.
We like to use Easter as another opportunity to spoil loved ones a little bit, not as much as at Christmas, but we like to give our family (especially the kids), a little something to make them smile. As we have mentioned above, usually that would be an Easter egg, but if you want to send them something a little bit different there are options you could consider.
If you’re looking for an alternative that is still a tasty treat we have the perfect Easter letterbox gift for you to send to your loved ones. Instead of an Easter egg, why not send them a slice or two of Easter cake inside an Easter card?
Cake Cards are a unique gift that you can send through the post to brighten up someone's day for any occasion. They consist of a card and a choice of one or two slices of yummy cake or treats, all packaged together in a specially designed card box. Our letterbox cake cards have been specifically designed this way to fit through a standard size letterbox, allowing us to send these unique gift cakes by post!
There are lots of personalisation options too, with extra items and unique cards to create the perfect gift. You can even add your own message. Send a gift card with a little something extra!
Our Cake Cards are packaged in specially designed boxes with your chosen card design on the front, a personalised message on the inside, and your cake slices/treats secured inside. They are designed to be robust to keep the contents safe but also slim enough to fit through any standard letterbox.
Choose from our extensive selection of card designs for every occasion, or just to spread some love. You can then add your very own message so they know who sent such a personal gift. You will then be able to choose from our long list of cakes, treats, and tipples including options for free from and even seasonal specials! Then we will package it all up in our custom-made cake card boxes and post it straight through their letterbox for the perfect letterbox surprise!