Easter is not Easter Without Decorated Eggs, Bunnies, Candy
What do all these have to with a religious holy day?
Christmas has Santa Claus. Easter has the Easter Bunny—and eggs, parades, Easter candy and more. All are secular images associated with the holiest of Christian holy days. Easter is a religious holiday to Christians, a time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some of Easter’s secular traditions pre-date Christianity and are likely linked to pagan traditions. Here is a look at a few. Easter eggs The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring and symbolizing rebirth of the earth. The Easter egg was adopted by early Christians later on. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus' emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Decorating eggs for Easter is …
