Easter Pastel Lights in Sacramento

Easter traditions and how light fits in

Easter is the most important celebration in the Christian calendar, marking the resurrection of Jesus. For many families, the weekend includes Good Friday services, a sunrise service or Easter morning church, egg hunts and a big family meal. Because Easter follows the moon, it can fall anywhere from late March to late April.

Lighting adds a gentle, joyful touch. Some families choose pure warm white or soft gold for a reverent look on Good Friday, then switch to cheerful pastels for Easter Sunday. Others keep a single pastel scene running all week for the kids.

Making the most of spring evenings

Daylight saving time has just started by Easter, so evenings are long and mild — perfect for backyard dinners. Add a patio or back-eave zone in warm white for outdoor meals while the front of the house runs pastels. Then reuse the same pastel tones for Mother's Day, baby showers and spring birthdays.

Choosing the right pastels

Pastel light is harder to get right than strong colors. Very pale pink or yellow can just look white from the street, so we tune each color a little stronger than you might expect. Soft pink, lavender, mint and pale yellow, set to a slow fade, gives a clear spring look.

If you'd prefer something quieter, a warm white house with pastel accents on the peaks or porch also works well, and suits homes with darker siding.

One look for the whole spring

Easter pastels can stay in use through the spring: Mother's Day, baby showers, gender reveals and spring birthdays all suit the same palette. Save a few versions in the app and reuse them each year.

Because Easter moves every year, the app lets you set the date each spring or just switch scenes with a tap the evening before.