Did you know that the Passover and Easter holidays are both in the month of April? Passover is April 7-14 and Easter is on April 15. Passover is the eight day observance celebrating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt. Passover is also a time of family gatherings and lavish meals called Seders. With its special foods, songs, and customs, the Seder is the focal point of the Passover celebration. This year, the first night of Passover is Saturday, April 7th.   Easter Sunday is the holiest day of the year for Christians. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is not always held on the same date. It can come as early as March 22 or as late as April 25. This year, Easter is on April 15.   Follow the directions below to make a super Seder plate card for Passover or a bouncing bunny card for Easter. Your family and friends will love them!! Easter Card: Bouncing Bunny   What you need: 8 1/2 X 11" sheet of color paper (pick your favorite spring color) sheet of color paper (pink, white or yellow) glue stick or tape scissors ruler crayons or markers cotton ball (for bunny tail) What to do: Fold 8 1/2 X 11" sheet of color paper in half to look like a card. Cut out bunny shape (download the pattern in PDF format) and trace it onto a sheet of color paper. Cut out the bunny shape on the color paper and fold it in half. (The dotted line on the pattern will show you where to make the fold.) Glue the bunny shape onto the inside of the card, lining up the middle crease of the bunny with the fold of the card. Decorate the bunny. Add eyes, nose, mouth and paws. Glue on a cotton ball made out of white paper for the tail, or use cotton balls if you have them. Decorate the outside of the card and add your special Easter message. Don't forget to sign your name on the inside of the card! Passover Card: Super Seder Plate What you need: 8 1/2 X 11" sheet of color paper (pick your favorite spring color) color paper to make food for Seder plate glue stick or tape scissors ruler crayons or markers What to do: Fold your 8 1/2 X 11" sheet of color paper in half to look like a card. Use your color paper to cut a circle for the Seder plate Fold Seder plate in half. Glue or tape the Seder plate to the inside of the card, lining up the crease of the card with the middle crease of the plate. Decorate the plate. Add haroseth (chopped apples and walnuts), parsley, roasted egg, shank bone and bitter herbs (horseradish). Decorate the outside of the card and add your special Passover message. Don't forget to sign your name on the inside of the card! Check out our other "Cool to Do" pages: Firework safety Bike Safety Earthday Hunt for Poisons Sparky's Frame Happy Hoilday Happy Thanksgiving Team Up for Fire Safety Cool off this summer Teachers are Cool Earthday '02 Valentine's Day Snowdog! Countdown to a safe holiday "Turkey Tips" place cards Say thanks to your firefighters Back to school cool Countdown to the Fourth of July Sparky's Bike Safety Tips Sparky's Easter/Passover greeting cards Sparky's Safety Rap Origami Sparky Puppet Sparky's ABCs of Fire Safety Breeze into Spring with a Sparky windsock 20 Questions with an Emergency Room Doctor Sparky's Snack Time! Make Your Mark! 20 Questions for a Fire Chief Making Your Great Escape Fun   Sparky® and Sparky the Fire Dog® are registered trademarks of the NFPA.
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