What to Say for Easter Day on Cards

Trying to find the right words to say in an Easter card isn't always easy. But the most important thing is to send the card, to let the recipient know that you care. Try to tailor your Easter card to the person you are planning on giving it to. If that person is a Christian inspiration can be found in the Bible. Mark 16, Matthew 28, Luke 24, John 20 are the books of the Bible that focus on the resurrection of Christ. Phrases such as "He is risen", "Hallelujah" would all be appropriate sentiments.

If you are into poetry, it is easy to take Biblical inspiration and turn it into something simple such as, "The stones been rolled away. New life He gave that day, Happy Easter." You can also turn to the lyrics of Christian songs about the resurrection and quote them on your card (just remember to give credit where credit is due). Many lyricists echo phrases from Christmas songs such as "Joy to the Word" (found in the popular Christmas carol and songs too numerous to count) followed by various phrases such as, "He has risen, Hallelujah!"

But what if you want to send an Easter card to a person of another faith or aren't sure of another's faith. In my humble opinion this isn't the time to be trying to shove religion down anyone's throat. Although an Easter card may open a discussion at another time, a time to listen and learn about the others faith and ask them gentle questions about it. Perhaps a tongue in check card may be in order. On the cover of the card place a picture of a chocolate candy bunny. Inside the card can read, "Don't bite my head off. This day is important to me so I wanted to share my joy with you. Happy Easter, Happy Day". Or instead send that says, "Celebrating New Life, Happy Spring". Most people aren't offended by the changes in the seasons.

Keys for humorous Easter cards can often take cues from symbols of Easter such as bunnies and chicks. For example, if I wanted to send a card to my friend Susan I'd say, "From one chick to another, Happy Easter". A grandparent could say, "Quick as a bunny I'll hop over to see you, honey bunny." Or to a sweetheart one could say, "Jelly Bean where have you bean all my life.' Be sure to include jelly beans with the card.

But I think the best inspiration comes from children themselves. Ask them what Easter is about and their answers might amaze you. I once heard this story from a Pastor while on my travels of speaking at various churches. If I could remember the name of the Pastor or church I'd be happy to give them credit but unfortunately I don't. As the story goes, the Pastor ask a child in his congregation what Easter was all about. The child said, "Well, the stone of the tomb is rolled away. Jesus came out of the tomb". By now the parents were beaming with pride. Then the child continued, "He saw His shadow, went back in and there were six more weeks of winter." So, my best suggestion is you need a good Easter message to put in your card, one that is heartfelt and humorous, ask a child.