"easter" egg hunt

Besides the absolutely marvelous easter egg hunt episode of south park I've never heard a decent explanation of the whole easter egg hunt phenomenon. Its a cool outreach opportunity, I guess, but I'm not sold yet.

I was excited for awhile when my Episcopal youth pastor friend invited me to his stations of  the cross last Friday. I was looking forward to spending good Friday remembering Christ's sacrifice. Instead I spent it running around at an easter egg hunt. Don't get me wrong, I had a great time. I enjoy getting together with the church more than just about anything but I just wonder what would be more beneficial.