There is something quietly beautiful about Easter.
It arrives in that gentle space between seasons, when the air softens, the gardens begin to wake, and light lingers just a little longer in the day. It invites reflection, renewal, and the simple act of gathering with those we care about most.
At the Meux Home Museum, we often find ourselves thinking about how closely those same ideas mirror the lives once lived within these walls. In the Victorian era, Easter was both a deeply religious observance and a celebration of spring’s return. Families would attend church services dressed in their finest new clothing, a tradition that gave rise to what we now call “Easter fashion.” New garments symbolized renewal and fresh beginnings, something that felt especially meaningful after the long winter months.
Homes would be filled with seasonal touches. Fresh flowers, particularly lilies, were brought inside as symbols of purity and rebirth. Eggs, long associated with new life, were often dyed or decorated by hand. While today’s brightly colored plastic eggs are a modern invention, Victorian families embraced the idea of gifting eggs made of chocolate or even elaborately crafted keepsakes.
Children took part in simple outdoor amusements such as egg rolling, a pastime that still continues in some places today. Meals were shared with intention, often centered around lamb or other spring dishes, marking both the religious significance of the holiday and the changing of the season.
In many ways, Easter in a Victorian home was not about grandeur, but about meaning. It was about pausing, gathering, and recognizing the quiet shift from one season to the next.
In that same spirit, the museum will be closed this Easter Sunday in observance of the holiday.
We encourage you to take this time for yourself, whether that means celebrating with loved ones, enjoying the calm of the day, or simply stepping outside and noticing the signs of spring around you.
We will reopen the following weekend during our regular business hours, and we look forward to welcoming you back. The stories within the Meux Home remain, ready to be shared.
From all of us at the Meux Home Museum, we wish you a warm, peaceful, and meaningful Easter.
