While Easter is one of two important religious holiday celebrations in Christianity, Easter egg hunts are arguably the best part about celebrating the Easter tradition, aside from the chocolate bunnies, of course, that doesn't involve religion whatsoever.

According to EHow.com, Easter Egg Hunts were first celebrated in the 1700's by German immigants in Pennsylvania. The tradition began with the Osterhare, an egg-laying rabbit, that German children would make nests for so that the hare could lay eggs in it. Soon, the tradition evolved into a treasure hunt for the eggs, with baskets replacing the nests, with prizes and chocolate.

Hunts typically are for children, where Easter eggs, whether hard-boiled, chocolate or plastic filled with treats, are hidden either indoors or outdoors, and prizes are awarded.

Even the President of the United States joins in the celebration of Easter with an annual Easter Egg Roll held at the White House. This year, President Barack Obama and family will host the 134-year tradition on the Monday after Easter, or Easter Monday as it is called, expecting 35,000 visitors in 2012, according to the blog post. Last year, 200,000 people applied but only 30,000 received tickets, according to ABC.

The 134-year tradition caters to children, ages 13 and under, and is always held on the Monday after Easter.

The tradition dates back to 1878 when children would congregate at Capitol Hill on Easter Monday for a day full of activities. The event was moved to the White House in 1878 when President Hayes offered children to roll eggs in his backyard and the rest is history.

The event has also become a celebrity-favorite, with performances by Willow Smith and Justin Bieber in past years.

Those selected can get souvenir eggs in purple, blue, green and orange with the signatures of the President and First Lady. A Bo egg with the First Dog's paw print comes in the 2012 collector set.

If you haven't signed up for the White House Easter Egg Roll and you're looking for an Easter Egg Hunt event near you, log onto EasterEggHuntsAndEvents.org to find the hunt nearest you.

View the slideshow to see photos of Easter Eggs Hunts and Rolls celebrated around the world.

Spencer Slate, costumed as a scuba-diving Easter bunny, positions eggs on the sea floor of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, off Key Largo, Florida, in this April 2, 2012 handout photo. On Easter Sunday, Slates dive shop is to stage an underwat
Spencer Slate, costumed as a scuba-diving Easter bunny, positions eggs on the sea floor of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, off Key Largo, Florida, in this April 2, 2012 handout photo. On Easter Sunday, Slate's dive shop is to stage an underwater Easter egg hunt with proceeds to benefit a local children's charity. Real hard-boiled eggs with non-toxic coloring are used to avoid negative environmental impacts. Reuters
Ukraines President Viktor Yushchenko R gives out Easter eggs during an Easter service at a cathedral in Kiev April 27, 2008.
Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko (R) gives out Easter eggs during an Easter service at a cathedral in Kiev April 27, 2008. Reuters
Jalen Ayers, 6, digs through a pile of hay as he takes part in an Easter egg hunt at the National Zoo in Washington, April 9, 2007.
Jalen Ayers, 6, digs through a pile of hay as he takes part in an Easter egg hunt at the National Zoo in Washington, April 9, 2007. Reuters
Orthodox priests distribute Easter eggs in the central square of Russias far eastern city of Vladivostok during the celebration of the Easter April 4, 2010.
Orthodox priests distribute Easter eggs in the central square of Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok during the celebration of the Easter April 4, 2010. Reuters
A girl rolls a boiled egg during traditional Easter festivities in the old city of Riga April 8, 2007.
A girl rolls a boiled egg during traditional Easter festivities in the old city of Riga April 8, 2007. Reuters
Keesha Watson of Manhattan collects easter eggs in New Yorks Central Park, April 6, during the egg hunt at the 50th annual quotEggstavaganzaquot pre-Easter family celebration.
Keesha Watson of Manhattan collects easter eggs in New York's Central Park, April 6, during the egg hunt at the 50th annual "Eggstavaganza" pre-Easter family celebration. Reuters
Conservative leader and Canadas Prime Minister Stephen Harper L takes part in an Easter egg hunt in Royal Oak, British Columbia April 24, 2011.
Conservative leader and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) takes part in an Easter egg hunt in Royal Oak, British Columbia April 24, 2011. Reuters
Children, with the help of their parents, take part in the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, March 24, 2008.
Children, with the help of their parents, take part in the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, March 24, 2008. Reuters
Lebanese Christian children break their painted eggs they received in celebration of Easter after an Easter service at St. George church in central Beirut. April 4, 2010.
Lebanese Christian children break their painted eggs they received in celebration of Easter after an Easter service at St. George church in central Beirut. April 4, 2010. Reuters
30 giant Easter eggs created by artists and designers are seen in front of Tower Bridge in London February 20, 2012.
30 giant Easter eggs created by artists and designers are seen in front of Tower Bridge in London February 20, 2012. Reuters
A child passes by a 3 metre 9.84 feet high Easter egg coloured by local artists on Easter Sunday in central St.Petersburg April 4, 2010.
A child passes by a 3 metre (9.84 feet) high Easter egg coloured by local artists on Easter Sunday in central St.Petersburg April 4, 2010. Reuters
Ukraines President Viktor Yushchenko R gives out Easter eggs during an Easter service at a cathedral in Kiev April 27, 2008.
Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko (R) gives out Easter eggs during an Easter service at a cathedral in Kiev April 27, 2008. Reuters
Painted eggs for use as traditional Easter decoration are on display at an Easter market in Vienna April 9, 2009.
Painted eggs for use as traditional Easter decoration are on display at an Easter market in Vienna April 9, 2009. Reuters
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