And we always use plastic eggs with small vegan chocolates or money hidden inside to hide. Of course that's if you're a religious person. I see Easter as a way to celebrate the coming of spring and life. The whole egg thing is simply a commercialization of the true spirit of the season just as the card industry commercializes Valentine's Day. The key is to look beyond the brain-washing and catch the true spirit.
Children love animals and nature.
If any person told a child what happened to laying hens, no child in their right mind would want eggs. Teaching your children to respect life is the most important thing. The Easter holiday's roots are buried in a simple celebration of rebirth, new warmth and light of Springtime, fertility and the joy of approaching summer. Not being a Christian, I tend to focus a little more on the Nature aspect of these celebrations. You've given me something to think about in how I'm going to celebrate these traditionally Christian holidays with my son.