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| History of the Easter Egg Roll... Presidents and First Ladies have always opened up the house for children of all ages to came and play on the South Lawn on Eater Monday. When the holiday was dropped in 1945, the President had the event rescheduled to Easter Sunday, when children will come in thier Sunday Best after church and play on the Grounds and have a merry good time THE EASTER BUNNY Since the early years, the Easter Bunny who roams around the South Lawn on the day of the egg roll is usually a staff member of the President's Administration. So, you never know wh is shaking hands with you in that Easter Bunny Suit. Once, President Whitmore even dressed up as the Easter Bunny himself and shook hands with the crowds. However, no other President has followed suit. THE STATE EGGS Since 1850, the 16 territories and numerous Independent Islands have created special, intricate eggs to display in the State Dining Room during Easter. Famous Miniature eggs crafted by artistans and designers from around the nation. Visitors on the tour of the Chateau through the 8th of April till the 20th will be able to view the State Eggs in the State Dining Room. THE PRESIDENT'S EGG Every year, it has been a tradition for Ferbage House to design an Easter Egg Ornament for the President to present to the First Lady. It is done so prior to the Egg Roll, and then the Presidnet shows it off to the crowds on the South Lawn before officially opening the Egg Roll by blowing on a whstle. |
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| EASTER EGG ROLL 2006 |
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| FUN GAMES FOR EASTER These games will be played on the South Lawn on easter Sunday, but for those of you who will not be in town, you can try these at home too! Egg Relay Race Great for adults and children! The only things needed are spoons, eggs and at least 6 people. Divide into teams of 3, standing approximately 15 feet apart Give each team an egg and spoons. Place the team egg on the spoon, race to your awaiting teammate and gently pass the egg. If an egg is dropped, you must restart from your original starting point. The first team to successfully transfer the egg to all teammates wins! Nighttime Egg Hunt A traditional egg hunt with a slight twist! Use flashlights and hunt in the dark. Capture the Egg A spin off from the old favorite - "Capture the Flag". Divide into two teams and determine each teams territory. Decide on the number of eggs each team will have to capture. A good starting point is 4 to 6 for each team. Place the eggs in each team's territory and let the battle begin. The object is to steal the other team's eggs and add them to your collection without being touched. If tagged, you must freeze until one of your teammates can free you with a touch. Egg Toss This can become messy! Use raw eggs instead of hard-boiled! Separate into pairs. Distribute one egg per pair (either hard boiled or raw). Have pairs face each other at a starting line and ready themselves for the toss. After each successful toss, each team member takes a large step backwards. If a couple doesn't successfully complete the toss and the egg is still intact, they return to the starting line. When a couple's egg breaks-they are out and left with egg on their face! Reverse Egg Hunt The kids will get a kick out of this! Instead of adults hiding the eggs and kids searching, allow the kids to hide eggs and watch you hunt. The kids will have a blast watching you act childish! Math Egg Hunt Place numbered pieces of paper ranging from 1 to 5 inside plastic eggs and hide. After all the eggs are found, total the numbers and the highest wins a prize. Add candy and other goodies to the eggs so everyone will have a prize. |
| From the Office of the First Lady: STATEMENT ON THE 2006 CHATEAU EASTER EGG ROLL The 2006 Chateau Easter Egg Roll will take place on the South Lawn of the Chateau on Sunday, 16th April 2006, from 10.00 AM through 4.00 PM. Visitors will be able to participate in various games and other festivities on the South Lawn of the Chateau. Vice President Carosole and Mrs. Carosole will make an appearance at 12.00 PM. Timed ticket entries will take place at 10.00 AM, 12.00 PM, 2.00 PM. 4000 Tickets will be distributed free of charge at 7.30 PM on 8th April 2006, Saturday and 15th April 2006, Saturday. Each day, 2000 tickets will be distributed. Please note that each person will be able to collect a maximum of 3 tickets. Entry will be permitted for only one adult per child at maximum. In the event of inclement weather, the Easter Egg Roll will be cancelled. |