I'm going home to Peoria. Basically, we go to church in the morning, and then come back to my house for Easter brunch. Churches also saw a rise in attendance this weekend, as many families made their appearances for the holidays. Many churches across the area acknowledge the important role that family gatherings outside of services play in the celebration of Easter. However, many Christians and church officials alike will contend that Easter is about more than Easter egg hunts and quiche.
Religious aspects seem to get downplayed.
The religious aspects often get downplayed because not everyone is familiar with the significance of the holiday. Easter celebrates Christianity's belief that Jesus was resurrected three days after he was crucified by Roman soldiers. No one else in human history has conquered death. The fact that Christianity believes God raised Jesus from the dead, shows that God conquered death through him. It changed the world.