The French have a unique way of celebrating Easter, or as they call it--Pâques (pronounced "pock"). Kids will have fun learning about France's flying bells.
The Easter Bunny does not deliver eggs to children in France; that job belongs to the church bells. France is a predominately Catholic country. On Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, the bells in every church and cathedral across France stop ringing. It is said that the bells' chimes, so sad over Jesus' death on the cross, fly away to Rome to see the Pope. They return on Easter morning, joyously ringing in celebration of His resurrection. On the way back home, the bells drop Easter eggs for French children to find.
Kids can make their own French church bell to hold yummy chocolate Easter eggs. This international craft uses inexpensive, easy-to-find materials and makes a great gift.
Kids will enjoy making, giving, and receiving this yummy French Easter bell craft.