The first night of Passover is on March 31 this year, with Good Friday on April 2, and Easter on April 4. Visit the Internet to find some holiday recipes, to learn craft ideas and activities for children, or to send virtual holiday greeting cards.

Did you know that the first Easter baskets were made to look like bird's nests? Or, that the date of Passover is variable since it's dependent on the phases of the moon? Learn Easter facts, play a "Roll a Virtual Easter Egg" game, or paint an Easter egg online at The Easter Pages.

Another website that's loaded with the history of Easter is Easter on the Net. Learn the significance of Easter colors, download Easter movies, print out pictures to color, or learn how to create a torn paper Easter bunny, a craft project for kids.

At Carolyn's Universe--He is Risen, you'll learn the legend of the dogwood, the legend of the butterfly, and all about the Easter lily. This is a beautiful site to discover the true meaning of Easter, though its heavy graphics make it a little slow to load.

Would your children enjoy coloring an Easter village, complete with 15 buildings, 6 rabbits, and a landscape section? At Absolutely Easter, you'll find the village, as well as online quizzes and other paper crafts.

Hot cross buns are traditionally served on Good Friday and during the Lenten season. Find the recipe at Rosie's Easter Basket, as well as craft ideas such as Stringy Eggs or Eggshell Mosaics. Learn about natural dyes for Easter eggs, or some unusual ways to decorate your eggs.

For more Easter recipes, visit Eggs-Otis Easter.

At Passover on the Net, you'll learn that Passover is the 8-day observance commemorating the freedom of the Israelites from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. Learn about the Passover Seder, which is the main event of the holiday, with its special foods and customs. The site even features free online greeting cards.

Visit the Passover 1999 Holiday Guide to read the story of Password and to learn more about this special holiday.

For Passover recipes, visit Kosher Cooking - Passover Recipes.

Finally, at Virtual Jerusalem, you'll find Passover recipes and a special section for kids, and you'll learn why Pesach is such an important holiday to the Jewish people.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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