We wish everyone a Happy Easter!
Did you know Easter has always been associated with eggs – whether they are eaten, searched for or painted?
The history of easter eggs goes back to medieval Europe and the Anglo-Saxon pagans. At that time the spring goddess Eostre was celebrated and honoured. Eggs were buried in her honour as a symbol of fertility for future crop plantings.
Today Easter eggs come in all shapes and colors. In fact, the tradition of painting Easter eggs in Great Britain dates back to the 12th century. Edward The First bought 450 eggs for Easter, which were certified with gold leaf and then shared between the ‘royal entourage’.
Do you celebrate easter? Or maybe you’re just enjoying all the goodies that are on sale during this time? Tag us in your easter celebrations or share any Easter facts with us @pkdofe
If you want to know more about Easter, its traditions and its activities read this blog by the National Trust for Scotland.
Day 7: Kindness
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Day 6: Friends, Family & Social Connections
Day 6Friends, family, social connections 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟔: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 & 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. Sometimes we may feel, that we don't want to see anyone or spend time with someone, that's okay. But sometimes it is also good to get over this...
Day 5: Exercise
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Day 4: Forest Bathing
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Day 3: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡!
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