A Belgian Easter gift basket usually holds chocolate eggs, small chocolate bells or rabbits, sweets, and a small gift. In Belgium, children are told the church bells fly to Rome and return on Easter morning with the eggs. Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28. From abroad, aim for delivery by Thursday, March 25.
If your grandchildren, nieces, or friends live in Brussels, Antwerp, or Ghent, Easter morning is a chance to be part of their day. The tricky part is getting the details right from far away.
Belgium has its own Easter story, and it does not start with a bunny. Belgium is also famous for chocolate, which makes some senders wonder whether a chocolate basket is a good idea. Add different school calendars in Flanders and Wallonia, and planning gets confusing.
This guide covers each point. You will learn the Easter bells tradition, what goes in a Belgian Easter basket, how to choose a gift for a chocolate-loving country, the 2027 dates, and when to order.
Key Takeaways
- The bells bring the eggs. Belgian children are told the church bells return from Rome on Easter morning.
- Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28. Easter Monday, March 29, is a public holiday.
- Aim for delivery by Thursday, March 25. Order by March 12 to be safe.
- Flemish and French-speaking schools break at different times. Many Flemish families travel around Easter.
- Your message matters most. Belgium has great chocolate, so a personal card makes the gift.
- Anyone can order from abroad. Senders in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Australia can use an EU-based gift company.
- Walwater Gifts ships within the EU. We prepare Easter baskets in Slovenia for delivery across Belgium.
Who Brings the Easter Eggs in Belgium?
In Belgium, the church bells bring the Easter eggs, not the Easter Bunny. Children are told the bells fly to Rome before Easter and return with treats.
The story explains a real church custom. Catholic churches keep their bells silent in the days before Easter. Parents tell children the bells have gone to Rome to be blessed. On Easter morning, the bells ring again, and children rush into the garden to find the eggs the bells dropped on the way home.
Dutch speakers call them the paasklokken, and French speakers say les cloches de Pâques. You will still see chocolate rabbits in Belgian shops, but the bells are the local hero of the story. A card that mentions the bells shows the family you know their tradition.
How Do Belgians Celebrate Easter Sunday?
For most Belgian families, Easter Sunday centers on family, a long brunch, and chocolate. The Brussels Times notes that many families now treat Easter as a time for gatherings and lavish brunches with chocolate eggs, Easter bread, and other treats. Practicing Christians start the day at church.
The egg hunt usually happens in the morning, in the garden if the weather allows. Many towns and parks also hold public egg hunts on Easter weekend.
What Goes in a Belgian Easter Gift Basket?
A Belgian Easter gift basket for children usually includes:
- Chocolate eggs. Small foil-wrapped eggs for hunting, plus larger hollow eggs.
- Chocolate bells, rabbits, or hens. Shapes that echo the Easter story.
- Filled eggs. Belgian chocolatiers are known for eggs with praline or other fillings.
- Sweets and cookies. For variety beyond chocolate.
- A small gift. A book, a toy, or something for spring outdoors.
For adults and families, the basket often becomes a gourmet hamper with finer chocolates, cookies, and treats for the Easter brunch table.
Is It Odd to Send Chocolate to Belgium?
It is not odd. Belgians eat a lot of chocolate at Easter, and a gift from family abroad is about the gesture, not the cocoa. Still, a few choices help the gift stand out.
Choose a mixed basket with cookies, sweets, and chocolate rather than chocolate alone. Add a small non-food item for children if you can. Most of all, write a personal message. The card is the part the family cannot buy in their local shop.
What Travels Well and What to Leave to the Family
Good to send: wrapped chocolate eggs, chocolate shapes, cookies, sweets, books, and small toys. These hold up well in a parcel.
Better bought locally: fresh Easter bread, pastries, and anything for the brunch table that should be fresh. Belgian bakeries are full of these in Easter week.
Late March weather in Belgium is usually cool, which suits chocolate. Ask the family to keep the parcel inside and away from a sunny window until Easter morning.
Belgian Easter Basket Ideas by Recipient
Recipient | Basket idea | Add a touch | Watch for |
Young child | Chocolate eggs and bells | Picture book | Allergies, small parts |
Older child | Mixed chocolate and cookies | Game or craft | Sugar limits |
Whole family | Large sharing basket | Brunch treats | Household size |
Grandparents | Fine chocolates, cookies | Warm card | Dietary needs |
Office team | Cookie or chocolate box | Thank-you note | Gift policy |
When Is Easter 2027 in Belgium?
Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28, and Easter Monday is March 29. Easter Monday is an official holiday in Belgium. Good Friday, March 26, is not on the list of official holidays, so couriers can deliver that day.
Flemish and French-Speaking School Holidays Differ
Belgium has separate school calendars. Since a 2022 reform, French-speaking schools in Wallonia and Brussels take their spring break later, often several weeks after Easter. In 2026, their Easter holidays ran from April 27 to May 10, almost a month after Easter Monday. Flemish schools keep two weeks of holidays around Easter.
This affects your delivery. Flemish families may travel during Easter week. French-speaking families are more likely to be home, since school is still in session before Easter. Ask where the children will be on March 28.
When to Order a Belgian Easter Gift Basket
Our shipping policy lists 3 to 4 working days for standard delivery to Belgium, with next-working-day express for orders placed before 11:00 CET where available. These are estimates. Delivery dates and costs should be confirmed during checkout.
For Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027:
- Safe order date: Friday, March 12.
- Latest standard order: Friday, March 19, before 11:00 CET, for arrival by Thursday, March 25.
- Last-chance express: Thursday, March 25, before 11:00 CET, for arrival by Friday, March 26, where offered.
In mid to late March 2027, 11:00 CET is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London, because the US changes its clocks two weeks before Europe.
Delivery to Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent
Brussels: many families live in apartment buildings. Include the box or apartment number and the name on the doorbell.
Antwerp and Ghent: city-center streets can be busy and narrow, and many homes are in older buildings with several flats. A full address and phone number help the courier.
Belgian addresses use a four-digit postcode, and apartment details often appear as a “bus” or “boîte” number after the house number.
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How to Send an Easter Basket to Belgium
- Ask where the family will spend Easter. School holidays may take them away.
- Select Belgium as the delivery country. This shows which Easter gifts are available.
- Choose a basket that fits the household. Pick one for a child or a larger one for the family.
- Check the product details. Look at allergens and confirm the basket is alcohol-free for children.
- Enter the full address. Include street, house number, box number, four-digit postcode, and town.
- Add a phone number with +32. Couriers use it to arrange delivery.
- Write your Easter message. Use “Vrolijk Pasen” for Dutch speakers or “Joyeuses Pâques” for French speakers. We print it on a designed card.
- Order by March 12 and follow tracking. Tell a parent when it is due, so the surprise stays hidden.
Why Send From Inside the EU
Parcels mailed from outside the EU clear Belgian customs. The recipient may pay import VAT, a €3 EU duty per item category on parcels under €150, and a bpost clearance fee. Since Brexit, this includes parcels from the UK. Gifts shipped from inside the EU skip customs, so the Easter basket arrives without a charge at the door.
Easter Baskets We Recommend for Belgium
Our team at Walwater Gifts picked five Easter gifts for children, families, and friends. Availability depends on the destination and selected gift. Check each product page for allergens and alcohol before choosing one for children.
- Gift Idea
The Easter Special Occasion Gift Basket is a generous choice for a family Easter brunch.
2. Gift Idea
The Easter Joy Basket is bright and cheerful, a good fit for children and young families.
3. Gift Idea
The Easter Classic sticks to familiar Easter favorites. It suits grandparents and traditional households.
4. Gift Idea
The Easter May’s Compose Gift Basket is a springtime gift for friends, hosts, and adults who like variety.
5. Gift Idea
The Ambassador Easter Cookies Gift Basket adds something beyond chocolate. It works well for families, teachers, and office teams.
Easter Gifts for Clients and Teams in Belgium
Easter is a lighter gifting season for business than Christmas. A small cookie or chocolate basket for a client team is a friendly gesture. Aim for delivery by Wednesday, March 24, before staff leave for the long weekend.
Check company gift policies first. Branded corporate orders generally need one to two weeks of preparation, and a VAT invoice is available.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Telling Belgian children the bunny brought the eggs. The bells bring them in Belgium.
- Arriving after Easter Sunday. The basket belongs to Easter morning.
- Ignoring the school calendar. Flemish families may travel at Easter.
- Leaving out the box number. Many Belgian homes are flats.
- Sending alcohol to children. Check every product first.
- Mailing from the UK or US. Customs can add charges at the door.
How Walwater Gifts Can Help
Walwater Gifts helps customers in the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries send Easter baskets and other personal and corporate gifts to Belgium and other supported European destinations.
Here is how that works:
- You can order from outside Europe and pay online.
- We prepare gifts in Slovenia and ship them within the EU, so there is no customs step.
- You can choose Easter baskets for children, families, friends, or business contacts.
- Your message is printed on a designed greeting card.
- The website shows which products are available for Belgium.
- Delivery terms, costs, and dates can be checked before checkout.
- Business buyers can ask about larger or repeat orders.
To see all seasonal gifts, you can send gifts across Europe with Walwater Gifts.
Final Checklist
- Easter address confirmed with the family
- Basket checked for allergens and alcohol
- Order placed by March 12, or March 19 at the latest
- Full address with box number and postcode
- Phone number with +32
- Card mentions the Easter bells
- Parent told when to expect the parcel
Frequently Asked Questions
Who brings Easter eggs in Belgium?
In Belgium, the church bells bring the Easter eggs. Children are told the bells fly to Rome before Easter and drop eggs and chocolate on their way back on Easter morning. Chocolate rabbits are also common in shops.
What goes in a Belgian Easter gift basket?
A Belgian Easter gift basket usually holds chocolate eggs, chocolate bells or rabbits, filled eggs, sweets, cookies, and a small gift. Baskets for families often add treats for the Easter brunch table.
When is Easter 2027 in Belgium?
Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28, and Easter Monday is March 29. Easter Monday is an official holiday in Belgium. Good Friday is not an official holiday.
When should I order an Easter basket for Belgium?
Order by Friday, March 12, 2027, for a safe margin. The latest standard order date is Friday, March 19, before 11:00 CET, for arrival by Thursday, March 25. Confirm the delivery date at checkout.
Is it strange to send chocolate to Belgium?
Sending chocolate to Belgium is not strange at Easter, when Belgians eat plenty of it. The gift is about the gesture. A mixed basket with cookies and sweets, plus a personal card, makes it feel thoughtful.
Do Belgian children have school holidays at Easter?
Flemish schools take two weeks around Easter. Since 2022, French-speaking schools in Wallonia and Brussels take their spring break later, often weeks after Easter. Ask where the family will be on Easter Sunday.
Can I send an Easter basket to Belgium from the USA?
You can send an Easter basket to Belgium from the USA through Walwater Gifts. We prepare gifts in Slovenia and ship them within the EU, so there is no customs step. You pay online, with prices in euros.
Do Easter parcels from the UK pay customs in Belgium?
Easter parcels mailed from the UK clear Belgian customs since Brexit. The recipient may pay import VAT, a €3 duty per item category, and a clearance fee. Gifts shipped from inside the EU avoid this.
Where in Belgium can Walwater Gifts deliver Easter baskets?
Walwater Gifts delivers Easter baskets across Belgium, including Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Liège, and Namur. Check the delivery details at checkout for your exact address.
How do I say Happy Easter in Belgium?
Use “Vrolijk Pasen” for Dutch-speaking families in Flanders and “Joyeuses Pâques” for French-speaking families in Wallonia and Brussels. Ask the family which language they use at home.
Do any Easter baskets contain alcohol?
Some adult gift baskets can contain alcohol or liqueur chocolates. Always check the product details before choosing a basket for children. Adult signature rules may apply to gifts containing alcohol.
What address details does a Belgian courier need?
A Belgian courier needs the full name, street, house number, box or apartment number, four-digit postcode, and town. Add a phone number with the +32 code. Missing box numbers are a common cause of delays.
Is tracking available for Easter gifts to Belgium?
Tracking is provided after dispatch where available. Share it with a parent rather than the children, so the basket stays a surprise until Easter morning.
Can a company send Easter gifts to a Belgian office?
A company can send small Easter gifts to a Belgian office. A shareable cookie or chocolate basket works well. Aim for delivery by Wednesday, March 24, 2027, before the long weekend.
What if an Easter product sells out?
Seasonal stock can sell quickly. If a listed brand runs out, we may use another branded item of equal or greater value so the order ships on time. Order early for specific items.
How do I pay and get help with my Easter order?
You pay online at checkout, with prices in euros and a US dollar estimate. For help, email info@sendgiftsineurope.com or call +386-51-420086 in Europe and +1-269-216-9989 in the US.
Send a Belgian Easter Gift Basket This Spring
A Belgian Easter gift basket lets you join the morning when the bells come home. Send the chocolate and the surprise, and let your card say the rest. Browse the Easter gifts available for Belgium through Walwater Gifts, add “Vrolijk Pasen” or “Joyeuses Pâques” to your message, and order by mid-March. We support Easter gifts for children, families, friends, and colleagues across the EU.
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