What Is Easter? (Explaining Easter with Surprise Eggs for Kids)
In this Juice Box episode, kids learn the true story of Easter through surprise Easter eggs, each one revealing a clue that helps families walk step-by-step from Jesus’ death to the joy of the Resurrection.
What Is Easter and Why Do We Celebrate It? (For Kids)
Easter is the day Christians celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus died on the cross because He loves us, and He came back to life to save us and give us new life.
This episode uses surprise Easter eggs to tell the story in a kid-friendly way. Each egg holds a symbol, like water for Baptism, a lamb for Jesus the Lamb of God, the cross, the stone, the linen cloth, and the angels and friends who discovered the empty tomb.
By the end, kids see the big message: the tomb is empty because Jesus is alive. And Easter isn’t just a happy ending, it’s the biggest victory ever.
For kids, Easter teaches that God’s love is stronger than sin, stronger than fear, and even stronger than death, so we can live with hope, even on hard days.
Key Takeaways
- Easter is the celebration that Jesus is alive. He rose from the dead and gives us new life.
- Jesus died on the cross out of love, and the Resurrection proves that love wins.
- The surprise eggs teach the story using real Easter symbols: Baptism water, the Lamb of God, the cross, the guards, the stone, and the linen cloth.
- The empty tomb is the big turning point. Jesus’ friends find it open, and angels announce the good news.
- The story moves from sadness to joy: the cross and tomb are real… but they’re not the last word.
- The moral is simple: because Jesus rose, kids can choose courage and hope. God can bring light even when things feel dark.
Episode Summary
Julia finds a basket full of colorful Easter eggs, but these aren’t just “candy eggs.” Each one has a surprise inside that helps tell the true story of Easter. It’s like a treasure hunt, but the treasure is the best news ever: Jesus is alive.
The eggs walk kids through what Easter really means. Water points to Baptism and new life. A lamb reminds us that Jesus is the Lamb of God. A cross brings us to Good Friday. A guard, a rock, and a linen cloth help kids picture the tomb and what happened when Jesus died.
Then the story turns: three women go to the tomb, an angel appears, and the message is clear. Jesus isn’t there. He’s risen. The final surprises bring it home: Jesus is alive, and Easter joy spills into our world, yes, even into bunnies and chicks and all the happy signs of spring.
Episode Highlights
- 0:51 – Egg #1: Something Wet
- 1:22 – Egg #2: “Baaahhh!”
- 2:15 – Egg #3: Where Jesus Died
- 2:50 – Egg #4: They Guarded Jesus’ Tomb
- 3:32 – Egg #5: Heavy But Was Rolled Away
- 4:16 – Egg #6: Jesus Was Wrapped With This
- 4:50 – Egg #7: They Loved Jesus Very Much
- 5:31 – Egg #8: Someone Amazing Waiting At The Tomb
- 6:08 – Egg #9: 2 of Jesus’ Apostles
- 7:01 – Egg #10: He Is Risen!
- 8:04 – Egg #11: A Symbol of New Life
- 8:48 – Egg #12: “Chirp! Chirp”
- 9:43 – Egg #13: This Symbolizes You
- 10:21 – The Easter Message
Transcript
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hi, friends.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:03] Look what I have today.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:07] I was out walking in the field when I saw a colorful egg.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:11] And then I saw another one and another one.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] So I collected all of the eggs and I put them
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] in this basket.
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:18] A basket full of Easter eggs.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] Do you see all these different colors?
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:25] There's pink and there's green and orange
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:26] and blue and yellow.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:28] So many different colors.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:33] But these aren't just regular Easter eggs. Hmm?
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:37] I think that inside each Easter egg is a surprise.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:41] A surprise that tells us the true story of Easter.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:46] The story of Jesus. Are you ready?
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:50] Let's go open them together. - Juice box.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] Do you hear that? (water splashing)
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:59] It sounds like splashing and the egg is kind of wet.
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:03] It's water!
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] Jesus died for our sins.
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:10] Then on Easter, he rose to give us new life as sons
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:12] and daughters of God.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:15] During baptism, when the water is poured and washed away
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:19] our sins, we become part of God's family.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:23] Let's open another egg. (eggs clattering)
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:24] What could it be?
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:29] Let's open it. Ooh. it's a little lamb.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:34] What sound does a lamb make? Baa!
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:38] In the Bible, Jesus is called the Lamb of God.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:40] Lambs are so cute
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:45] and soft and their fleece is as white as snow.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:50] A long time ago, lambs were offered as a sacrifice to God.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:54] A sacrifice is something given completely in love.
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:59] Well, Jesus became the perfect sacrifice. The Lamb of God.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:05] He gave his life to take away all the sins of the world.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:10] Now these little lambs remind us of how much Jesus wants us.
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:13] Okay, little lamb, let's open some more eggs.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] (eggs clattering)
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:20] Let's open another one. Ooh, that's a fun sound.
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:23] (gasps) Wow. Look at this.
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] It's a cross with Jesus on it.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The cross is where Jesus died.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:33] But the cross is also the greatest sign of love,
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:38] because Jesus chose to give his life to us here
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:42] on the cross in the name of the Father and the Son
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:44] and the Holy Spirit.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:49] Every time we do that, we remember Jesus on the cross.
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:50] (eggs clattering)
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:53] Let's open another one. I like this big blue egg.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:57] Oh, that sounds interesting. What's in there?
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:02] Let's open it. Oh, it's a Roman guard.
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:07] After Jesus died, he was placed in a tomb.
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:10] A tomb is like a cave where someone was buried.
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:14] Roman guards were sent to watch the tomb of Jesus.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:15] So no one would take his body.
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:20] But even though the guards stood at the tomb all day
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:24] and all night, something amazing happened.
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:27] Hmm, maybe another egg
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] will tell us what that amazing thing was.
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:32] Let's open another egg. (eggs clattering)
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:37] Let's see what it is. It's a rock.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:41] (comical music)
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:45] A huge stone was rolled in front of Jesus's tomb.
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:48] Can you pretend to roll a big rock with me? Let's push.
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:51] (dramatic music)
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:01] Oh, that rock was really heavy.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:04] But on Easter morning, the stone,
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:08] that big heavy stone that was in front of Jesus's tomb,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:10] was rolled away.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:13] Who do you think would roll such a heavy stone away?
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] Hmm, someone really strong.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:18] (eggs clattering)
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] Let's open up another pink egg.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:22] Whoa.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:26] When Jesus died, his friends wrapped him up in cloth
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:28] and placed him in the tomb.
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] But when the disciples came back,
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:33] the cloths were still there.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:37] Jesus didn't need them any more because he wasn't dead.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:39] He had risen from the dead.
[00:04:39 --> 00:04:42] The cloths were left behind to show us that death
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] was finished and Jesus was alive.
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] We have a few more eggs left. Let's go open them.
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:50] (eggs clattering)
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:54] Whoa, this egg is stuffed. Let's see what's inside.
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] (upbeat music)
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:02] There's one, two, three women.
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:08] These are three women who loved Jesus very much.
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:10] We have Mary Magdalene,
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] Mary the mother of James, and Salome.
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:17] Early on Easter morning, the women went to the tomb.
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:19] But when they arrived,
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] the stone had already been rolled away and the tomb
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:25] was open and someone was waiting for them.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:28] Okay, let's put this one away and open up another one.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:31] (eggs clattering)
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:34] Did you see this yellow egg? It's so bright.
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:39] I wonder what's inside. It's an angel.
[00:05:39 --> 00:05:41] The angel that was waiting at the tomb.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:44] The angel said something amazing.
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:48] He said, (clears throat) "Do not be afraid.
[00:05:48 --> 00:05:52] Jesus is not here. Jesus has risen."
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:57] That means Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive.
[00:05:57 --> 00:06:00] Can you say, "He is risen?"
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] He is risen.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:07] Did anyone else go to the tomb? Hmm, let's see.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:09] (eggs clattering)
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:13] Hmm. I don't think we've opened a green egg yet.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:18] What's in here? We have one, two men.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:24] Who are these two guys?
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:29] These are Jesus's apostles, Peter and John.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] They were his friends and followers.
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:33] They heard that the tomb might be empty,
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:36] so they ran to go see it.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:38] Can you run with me? Come on, let's run.
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:41] (upbeat music) Come on, run faster.
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:50] When they got to the tomb, they looked inside,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:54] but all they saw was the clock and Jesus was gone.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:58] Where did Jesus go? What happened to Jesus?
[00:06:58 --> 00:07:00] Let's keep opening some more eggs.
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:01] (eggs clattering)
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:06] Friends, this egg is the most important egg.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:10] Everything that we've opened before this, like the friends,
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:13] the cross, the rock or the angel,
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:17] they all lead up to this egg.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:20] Let's shake it. (people gasping)
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] What do you think is inside?
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:23] Let's open it.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:30] It's Jesus!
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:32] (audience cheering)
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:34] Jesus truly died on the cross.
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:37] His friends put him in the tomb,
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:41] but on the third day, something amazing happened.
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:45] Jesus rose from the dead. He came back to life.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] He defeated sin. He defeated death.
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:51] And now he's alive forever. Yay!
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:57] That's why we celebrate Easter.
[00:07:57 --> 00:08:00] Jesus didn't stay in the tomb. He is risen.
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:04] Can you say that with me? Jesus is risen.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:05] (eggs clattering)
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:09] We still have some eggs. What else can they be?
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] Let's open this pink one. Oh, a bunny.
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:20] Now, bunnies aren't in the Easter story in the Bible,
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:23] but they do remind us of something important.
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:27] Bunnies became a symbol of new life.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] And Easter is the greatest story of new life
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] because Jesus gave us new life.
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:37] In the springtime, we see new life everywhere.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:42] Flowers grow, baby animals are born, like baby bunnies.
[00:08:42 --> 00:08:44] Will you hop like a bunny with me?
[00:08:44 --> 00:08:47] Hop hop hop hop hop hop.
[00:08:47 --> 00:08:49] (eggs clattering)
[00:08:49 --> 00:08:51] (birds chirping)
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:52] Do you hear that?
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:59] Where is that sound coming from? I think it's in this one.
[00:09:01 --> 00:09:03] It's a little baby chick.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:09] Chicks start their life inside of an egg.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] From the outside, it just looks like a shell.
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:15] But on the inside, something really special is happening.
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:20] One day, the shell will break open and out comes new life.
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:23] Does that remind you of something?
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:24] Hmm...
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:29] The tomb on Easter morning. That's right.
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:34] The tomb was closed, but then Jesus came out alive.
[00:09:34 --> 00:09:37] Just like the chick comes out of the egg,
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:41] Jesus rose from the tomb and brought new life to the world.
[00:09:41 --> 00:09:43] (eggs clattering)
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:48] We've opened a lot of eggs today. We have one more.
[00:09:48 --> 00:09:52] Let's open it. Look.
[00:09:52 --> 00:09:57] A little boy and a little girl. Just like you.
[00:09:57 --> 00:09:59] The Easter story isn't just something
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:01] that happened long ago.
[00:10:01 --> 00:10:03] You're part of that story too.
[00:10:03 --> 00:10:05] So when we celebrate Easter,
[00:10:05 --> 00:10:07] we're celebrating something that Jesus did
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] for the whole world.
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] He did it for you and he did it for me.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:18] That means we can follow Jesus, love others,
[00:10:18 --> 00:10:20] and share the good news.
[00:10:20 --> 00:10:22] (eggs clattering) That was so much fun.
[00:10:22 --> 00:10:26] I loved opening all those surprise Easter eggs with you.
[00:10:26 --> 00:10:27] Which one is your favorite?
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:30] Let's say the Easter message together. Ready?
[00:10:30 --> 00:10:33] Jesus is risen. Hallelujah.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:35] Don't forget to subscribe to Juice Box
[00:10:35 --> 00:10:37] so you don't miss any surprises.
[00:10:37 --> 00:10:38] Happy Easter, friends.
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:42] Juice Box.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:03] Look what I have today.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:07] I was out walking in the field when I saw a colorful egg.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:11] And then I saw another one and another one.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] So I collected all of the eggs and I put them
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] in this basket.
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:18] A basket full of Easter eggs.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] Do you see all these different colors?
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:25] There's pink and there's green and orange
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:26] and blue and yellow.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:28] So many different colors.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:33] But these aren't just regular Easter eggs. Hmm?
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:37] I think that inside each Easter egg is a surprise.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:41] A surprise that tells us the true story of Easter.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:46] The story of Jesus. Are you ready?
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:50] Let's go open them together. - Juice box.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] Do you hear that? (water splashing)
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:59] It sounds like splashing and the egg is kind of wet.
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:03] It's water!
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] Jesus died for our sins.
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:10] Then on Easter, he rose to give us new life as sons
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:12] and daughters of God.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:15] During baptism, when the water is poured and washed away
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:19] our sins, we become part of God's family.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:23] Let's open another egg. (eggs clattering)
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:24] What could it be?
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:29] Let's open it. Ooh. it's a little lamb.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:34] What sound does a lamb make? Baa!
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:38] In the Bible, Jesus is called the Lamb of God.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:40] Lambs are so cute
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:45] and soft and their fleece is as white as snow.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:50] A long time ago, lambs were offered as a sacrifice to God.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:54] A sacrifice is something given completely in love.
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:59] Well, Jesus became the perfect sacrifice. The Lamb of God.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:05] He gave his life to take away all the sins of the world.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:10] Now these little lambs remind us of how much Jesus wants us.
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:13] Okay, little lamb, let's open some more eggs.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] (eggs clattering)
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:20] Let's open another one. Ooh, that's a fun sound.
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:23] (gasps) Wow. Look at this.
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] It's a cross with Jesus on it.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The cross is where Jesus died.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:33] But the cross is also the greatest sign of love,
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:38] because Jesus chose to give his life to us here
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:42] on the cross in the name of the Father and the Son
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:44] and the Holy Spirit.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:49] Every time we do that, we remember Jesus on the cross.
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:50] (eggs clattering)
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:53] Let's open another one. I like this big blue egg.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:57] Oh, that sounds interesting. What's in there?
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:02] Let's open it. Oh, it's a Roman guard.
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:07] After Jesus died, he was placed in a tomb.
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:10] A tomb is like a cave where someone was buried.
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:14] Roman guards were sent to watch the tomb of Jesus.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:15] So no one would take his body.
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:20] But even though the guards stood at the tomb all day
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:24] and all night, something amazing happened.
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:27] Hmm, maybe another egg
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] will tell us what that amazing thing was.
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:32] Let's open another egg. (eggs clattering)
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:37] Let's see what it is. It's a rock.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:41] (comical music)
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:45] A huge stone was rolled in front of Jesus's tomb.
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:48] Can you pretend to roll a big rock with me? Let's push.
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:51] (dramatic music)
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:01] Oh, that rock was really heavy.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:04] But on Easter morning, the stone,
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:08] that big heavy stone that was in front of Jesus's tomb,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:10] was rolled away.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:13] Who do you think would roll such a heavy stone away?
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] Hmm, someone really strong.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:18] (eggs clattering)
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] Let's open up another pink egg.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:22] Whoa.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:26] When Jesus died, his friends wrapped him up in cloth
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:28] and placed him in the tomb.
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] But when the disciples came back,
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:33] the cloths were still there.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:37] Jesus didn't need them any more because he wasn't dead.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:39] He had risen from the dead.
[00:04:39 --> 00:04:42] The cloths were left behind to show us that death
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] was finished and Jesus was alive.
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] We have a few more eggs left. Let's go open them.
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:50] (eggs clattering)
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:54] Whoa, this egg is stuffed. Let's see what's inside.
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] (upbeat music)
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:02] There's one, two, three women.
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:08] These are three women who loved Jesus very much.
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:10] We have Mary Magdalene,
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] Mary the mother of James, and Salome.
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:17] Early on Easter morning, the women went to the tomb.
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:19] But when they arrived,
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] the stone had already been rolled away and the tomb
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:25] was open and someone was waiting for them.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:28] Okay, let's put this one away and open up another one.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:31] (eggs clattering)
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:34] Did you see this yellow egg? It's so bright.
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:39] I wonder what's inside. It's an angel.
[00:05:39 --> 00:05:41] The angel that was waiting at the tomb.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:44] The angel said something amazing.
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:48] He said, (clears throat) "Do not be afraid.
[00:05:48 --> 00:05:52] Jesus is not here. Jesus has risen."
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:57] That means Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive.
[00:05:57 --> 00:06:00] Can you say, "He is risen?"
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] He is risen.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:07] Did anyone else go to the tomb? Hmm, let's see.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:09] (eggs clattering)
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:13] Hmm. I don't think we've opened a green egg yet.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:18] What's in here? We have one, two men.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:24] Who are these two guys?
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:29] These are Jesus's apostles, Peter and John.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] They were his friends and followers.
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:33] They heard that the tomb might be empty,
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:36] so they ran to go see it.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:38] Can you run with me? Come on, let's run.
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:41] (upbeat music) Come on, run faster.
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:50] When they got to the tomb, they looked inside,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:54] but all they saw was the clock and Jesus was gone.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:58] Where did Jesus go? What happened to Jesus?
[00:06:58 --> 00:07:00] Let's keep opening some more eggs.
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:01] (eggs clattering)
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:06] Friends, this egg is the most important egg.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:10] Everything that we've opened before this, like the friends,
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:13] the cross, the rock or the angel,
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:17] they all lead up to this egg.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:20] Let's shake it. (people gasping)
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] What do you think is inside?
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:23] Let's open it.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:30] It's Jesus!
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:32] (audience cheering)
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:34] Jesus truly died on the cross.
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:37] His friends put him in the tomb,
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:41] but on the third day, something amazing happened.
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:45] Jesus rose from the dead. He came back to life.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] He defeated sin. He defeated death.
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:51] And now he's alive forever. Yay!
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:57] That's why we celebrate Easter.
[00:07:57 --> 00:08:00] Jesus didn't stay in the tomb. He is risen.
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:04] Can you say that with me? Jesus is risen.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:05] (eggs clattering)
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:09] We still have some eggs. What else can they be?
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] Let's open this pink one. Oh, a bunny.
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:20] Now, bunnies aren't in the Easter story in the Bible,
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:23] but they do remind us of something important.
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:27] Bunnies became a symbol of new life.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] And Easter is the greatest story of new life
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] because Jesus gave us new life.
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:37] In the springtime, we see new life everywhere.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:42] Flowers grow, baby animals are born, like baby bunnies.
[00:08:42 --> 00:08:44] Will you hop like a bunny with me?
[00:08:44 --> 00:08:47] Hop hop hop hop hop hop.
[00:08:47 --> 00:08:49] (eggs clattering)
[00:08:49 --> 00:08:51] (birds chirping)
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:52] Do you hear that?
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:59] Where is that sound coming from? I think it's in this one.
[00:09:01 --> 00:09:03] It's a little baby chick.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:09] Chicks start their life inside of an egg.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] From the outside, it just looks like a shell.
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:15] But on the inside, something really special is happening.
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:20] One day, the shell will break open and out comes new life.
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:23] Does that remind you of something?
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:24] Hmm...
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:29] The tomb on Easter morning. That's right.
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:34] The tomb was closed, but then Jesus came out alive.
[00:09:34 --> 00:09:37] Just like the chick comes out of the egg,
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:41] Jesus rose from the tomb and brought new life to the world.
[00:09:41 --> 00:09:43] (eggs clattering)
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:48] We've opened a lot of eggs today. We have one more.
[00:09:48 --> 00:09:52] Let's open it. Look.
[00:09:52 --> 00:09:57] A little boy and a little girl. Just like you.
[00:09:57 --> 00:09:59] The Easter story isn't just something
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:01] that happened long ago.
[00:10:01 --> 00:10:03] You're part of that story too.
[00:10:03 --> 00:10:05] So when we celebrate Easter,
[00:10:05 --> 00:10:07] we're celebrating something that Jesus did
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] for the whole world.
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] He did it for you and he did it for me.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:18] That means we can follow Jesus, love others,
[00:10:18 --> 00:10:20] and share the good news.
[00:10:20 --> 00:10:22] (eggs clattering) That was so much fun.
[00:10:22 --> 00:10:26] I loved opening all those surprise Easter eggs with you.
[00:10:26 --> 00:10:27] Which one is your favorite?
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:30] Let's say the Easter message together. Ready?
[00:10:30 --> 00:10:33] Jesus is risen. Hallelujah.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:35] Don't forget to subscribe to Juice Box
[00:10:35 --> 00:10:37] so you don't miss any surprises.
[00:10:37 --> 00:10:38] Happy Easter, friends.
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:42] Juice Box.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Easter for kids?
Easter is the day we celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead. He died on the cross because He loves us, and He came back to life to save us. Easter is the happiest day because it means Jesus is alive forever.
Why do we have Easter eggs?
Easter eggs can remind us of new life. This episode uses eggs as a fun way to “open” the Easter story step-by-step. Each egg becomes a little lesson that points back to Jesus and the Resurrection.
What does the empty tomb mean?
The empty tomb means Jesus is not dead. He rose from the dead. His friends came to the tomb expecting sadness, but they found hope. It’s the proof that Easter is real: Jesus is alive.
What are some Catholic Easter symbols kids should know?
Kids can remember water (Baptism), the lamb (Jesus the Lamb of God), the cross (Jesus’ love), the stone and linen cloth (the tomb), and the angel (the good news). These symbols help tell the story without needing big words.
Why is Easter important for kids?
Easter teaches kids that God’s love is stronger than anything scary, stronger than sadness and even stronger than death. It helps kids live with hope and reminds them that Jesus stays with us. Easter means: you’re not alone, and the story isn’t over.
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