Easter Bonnets for New Beginnings

Creating and parading an Easter bonnet, much like the Greek tradition of pot throwing or Bermuda’s Good Friday kite flying, is one of those niche Easter customs you could go years without encountering. Yet it is these unique traditions that draw us out of routine, reminding us that Easter is not just a long weekend, but a time for reflection on Jesus’ death and resurrection two millennia ago.

Stemming from the Fifth Avenue parade, first recorded in 1870s New York City, our Preschoolers embraced the tradition with enthusiasm. They arrived with an array of imaginative bonnets, ready for their own parade the week after Easter. Hats adorned with bunnies, tumbling eggs, carrots, and spring florals sat proudly atop heads as the children circled the Preschool decks. Parents and caregivers lined the route, clapping and encouraging as each child made their way around.

Easter remains a significant moment in our modern calendar, despite being one of the most ancient events in history. The theme of new life was visible on every bonnet, a small but meaningful reflection of the promise offered to humanity on Resurrection Sunday.