Easter is, in many ways, two holidays. From the Easter Bunny to eggs and parades, these movies cover the more secularized version of the holiday. For religious DVDs that focus on the Christian meaning of Easter, see Top Easter DVDs (Religious Version). For many, DVDs on both lists will apply!
1. Easter Parade (DVD) (1948)
Don Hewes (Fred Astaire) is devastated when his longtime dancing partner, Nadine Hale (Ann Miller), breaks up the team to set out on her own. Determined to prove that he can succeed without her, Astaire vows that he can pick any random chorus girl and make her a star. He picks Hannah Brown (Judy Garland), and the two make the perfect pair. NR2. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (DVD) (1974)
No holiday is complete without the Peanuts. Charles Schultz' Peanuts gang go on a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, and this year they even get a glimpse of the Easter Bunny who looks suspiciously like a certain beagle. NR
3. Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo (DVD) (2004)
In this springtime adventure, Roo gets excited about all the season has to offer -- warm weather, flowers, and Easter fun! However, Rabbit only cares about spring cleaning! Luckily, Roo teaches Rabbit that friendship is more important than being in control of things. The entire gang has a magical time as they learn all about the importance of friends.4. Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie (DVD) (2006)
HERE COMES PETER COTTONTAIL: THE MOVIE fashions a full-length sequel to the classic 1971 television special by legendary animators Jules Rankin and Arthur Bass. Updating the original's stop-motion puppetry with eyepopping CGI animation, the musical adventure takes place in the magical land of April Valley, where adorable bunny rabbit Peter Cottontail is preparing for Easter while his nemesis, the Evil Irontail, and the queen of winter, Jackie Frost, conspire to foil the holiday.5. The Great Easter Egg Hunt (DVD)
Whiskers, a confused stuffed bunny rabbit in this animated adventure, must lead Peter's other toys in a quest for a cure for their owner's illness, so the little boy will be up and around by Easter. As the relentlessly upbeat rabbit canvasses the town for help after recruiting Peter's Spanish-accented parrot, Carmen, he eventually encounters the actual Easter Bunny. NR6. Easter in Bunnyland (DVD)
Flip Rabbit, Buck, and Bitsy Bunny can't wait for Easter. When they discover that the Easter Bunny has been kidnapped, they must pull together to save their friend from the evil Beau Rat and his partner, J.J. NR7. Dora the Explorer - Egg Hunt (DVD) (2004)
This Dora DVD volume includes two special holiday-themed episodes: in "Egg Hunt," Dora and Boots look for prize-filled eggs while dodging Swiper the fox; and in "El Dia de la Madres," Dora prepares for a Mother's Day party.8. The Littlest Angel's Easter (DVD) (1998)
The Littlest Angel and a boy named Ryan are both having a tough time. As they celebrate Easter together, they learn that hope and faith in others goes a long way. While not specifically religious, the DVD does convey a moral story for children. NR9. Yogi the Easter Bear (DVD) (1993)
It's Easter, and Yogi Bear is up to his old tricks stealing picnic baskets with his friend Boo Boo. When they find out that the Easter Bunny has been kidnapped, they must do everything they can to save him. NR10. An Easter Bunny Adventure (DVD) (2000)
Celebrate Easter with this fun-filled, colorful animated video! Join the Easter Bunny on his exciting adventures.