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Eggs are associated with Easter because meat was forbidden to Catholics during Lent. After the Lenten period was over, there was a surplus of eggs, and these were used during the Easter feast.
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∙ 13y agoRabbits and eggs are pagan fertility symbols of extreme antiquity. Birds lay eggs and rabbits give birth to large litters in the early spring these became symbols of the rising fertility of the earth during the spring season. Since Easter also occurs in the early spring, people brought the beloved pagan symbols into the Christian celebration of Easter. These pagan symbols have become part of the Christian tradition. They do not take anything away from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and they add to the celebration. Christianity has frequently absorbed the positive and neutral symbols of pagan religions while leaving the negative symbols behind, similar to Christmas trees and Halloween costumes.
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Why are chocolate eggs associated with Easter?
No one really knows. i think it is to keep all the kids happy during Easter Masses.
What do children hunt for on Easter?
Easter eggs Easter eggs
Why do you eat Easter eggs at Easter?
we eat Easter eggs at Easter to celebrate new life.
Why you eat Easter eggs?
you do not eat easter eggs
What activities are on Easter?
Easter egg hunting, decorating eggs, going to Church, officially breaking the fast of Lent, eating outdoors, eating candy,and visiting with friends are all activities that are associated with Easter Sunday.
What kind of eggs did the people on Easter Island eat?
Easter eggs
What shops can you get Easter eggs from?
You can get Easter eggs from waitrose and cooperative food
When are Easter eggs given?
On Easter
Who lays Easter eggs?
Your parents lay Easter eggs late at night.
How do Easter eggs absorb color?
What color are Easter eggs dyed in Greece?
Are Easter eggs traditional at Easter time?
Yes Easter eggs are an Easter tradition, they are usually made from chocolate and eaten on Easter Sunday.
Is red associated with Easter?
Yes. Red is associated with Easter because of the blood of Christ.
