Haven't the last couple of Shrovetide parties been the big successes? Maybe not much else happened other than a few boring Shrovetide buns. If this year you want to try something new and perhaps you're looking for a better way to celebrate Shrovetide with your children. Then try reading along here!
Shrovetide is just around the corner, and what could be better than gathering the family for a day your children won't forget. Shrovetide is a day for the children, and it's definitely not something you'll regret if you make a bit of an effort for the day. If you're not into big Shrovetide parties with everyone from the neighborhood or school, we recommend a Shrovetide party at home. You can enjoy yourselves as a family on your own terms. You can dress up, eat Shrovetide buns, and have fun with some active toys that get the whole family moving.
In this blog post, we share why a Shrovetide party at home is an idea that both brings the family together and gives the children a party they won't soon forget. We also delve into how Crateit's wooden toys can bring extra fun and learning to the celebration.
- Images are Bondehuset from our farm universe
Why host a Shrovetide party at home?
By hosting a Shrovetide party at home, you get the freedom to create a cozy and personal experience for the whole family. In the old days, Shrovetide was about celebrating the beginning of Lent. It was a Christian tradition where you had to avoid eating meat for 40 days leading up to Easter. Today, Shrovetide is more about community, play, traditions, and not least, coziness with the children. This is often celebrated with a Shrovetide party on the day it is Shrovetide.
All of this is much easier to achieve at home, where you can tailor the party to perfectly match your children's wishes – whether they love to hit the cat out of the barrel, dress up, or immerse themselves in creative play.
Do your children prefer cozy times at home over large events with noise and crowds? Then you can make this year's Shrovetide even more fun with Crateit's wooden toys. Here, the children get an extra fun and educational experience where they can both build, play, and use their imagination.
By gathering the children - and maybe also the adults - around a creative toy universe like Crateits, you can give them a day to look forward to and create good memories. It also means that Shrovetide is not over in a couple of hours. Maybe you usually hit the cat out of the barrel, after which the day quickly ends. With a Shrovetide party at home, you can ensure that the joy of the special day continues all day long.
- The picture is Escape from the Volcano from our dinosaur universe
Shrovetide with Crateit universes
Is the traditional way of celebrating the special day not something that interests you at home? The thing about hitting the cat out of the barrel and going to big events might not be for you at all? Then you should read on!
By involving the Crateit universes in your Shrovetide party, the children not only get a fun day but also hours of creative entertainment where they can play, build, and express themselves.
Example of a Shrovetide party at your place!
You gather the family at home, where everyone dresses up and enjoys cakes and fun toys. The whole family helps each other build one of the fun universes from Crateit, where you decide how it should look. You can color the universes exactly as you like - maybe the farm should be pink, and the volcano purple? The cars can race on the sofa, the animals can go on the roof, or something completely different. It's entirely up to you! Here, the children's imagination and creativity really get to unfold.
Crateits wooden toys are also perfect for bringing the children together around a common activity. They can collaborate on building fun figures or small settings for their Shrovetide games, making the party even more interactive. With wooden toys that stimulate both imagination and fine motor skills, Shrovetide 2025 becomes not just a festive day, but a whole day filled with creative immersion and fun games that the children will remember for a long time.
- The picture is Magical Forest from our Unicorn universe
Make the Shrovetide party a success with wooden toys from Crateit
Do you want to make Shrovetide even more fun this year? With Crateit's wooden toys, you can create a party that combines play, imagination, and togetherness. Whether it's fun figures, exciting settings, or creative games, we have the perfect products to make your Shrovetide party unforgettable. See our selection of wooden toys below.
Unicorn Wooden Toy | Magical Forest - 299 kr.
In the Magical Forest lives the unicorn Juni with her three best friends. They fly among enchanted trees and brew magical elixirs from wild strawberries. Become part of the adventure – color and assemble their secret home!
Dinosaur Wooden Toy | Escape from the Volcano - 399 kr.
A long time ago, giant dinosaurs ruled the earth, but a threatening volcano put their world in danger. The brave Bronto and his friends explored the volcano and found fossils that revealed their ancestors' history. Help them discover more fossils and escape the volcanic eruption!
Experience creative play and learning with Crateit The Farmhouse from the Farmlife series! Children can design, color, and furnish their own farmhouse while exploring farm life and enhancing their imagination.
Conclusion
Fastelavn is a day where you as parents can make an extra effort for the children. The day used to be a Christian holiday marking the beginning of Lent. Today, it is more of a festive day for children and families. This year, you can make your Fastelavn celebration a bit more special by gathering around toys from Crateit. The imaginative wooden toys might be what your family needs to make the day extra special.
