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People have been celebrating spring for as long as weather got cold in the winter, and food supplies dwindled. Birds usually lay their eggs in the spring, so eggs were a natural symbol for spring, rebirth, and new life. Rabbits are very fertile animals whose babies scampered about in spring, so they also became symbols of spring. Many ancient cultures celebrated the coming of spring with religious ceremonies.
When the Romans were spreading across Europe, there were a lot of different religions, and assimilating people to Christianity was a challenge. Instead of simply forcing a whole new religion on people, they simply 'adopted' traditional dates and celebrated the Christian holidays on those same dates. Christmas also falls on around the time of pagan holidays that were celebrated during the winter solstice (Saturnalia, Yule, Rizdvo). Rabbits and eggs were both symbols of fertility and part of traditional pagan spring celebration of Ostara. They were incorporated into Christian Easter by a process of religious syncretism.
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What comes to mind when you think of Easter?
When thinking of Easter, people often associate it with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, religious traditions, Easter eggs, bunnies, and springtime celebrations.
Why do bunnies represent Easter?
Easter eggs represent Jesus' resurrection. Bunnies lay eggs therefore bunnies came to the picture of Easter
Do Jehovah's have Easter eggs?
No. We do not celebrate any holiday but the Memorial of Christ's death because no where in the Bible does it speak of celebrating Jesus ressurection (or Easter). And today, Easter is not about Jesus. It's about eggs and bunnies--what does that have to do with Jesus?
What part do the bunny play in Easter?
Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are throwbacks to the pagan fertility holidays which the Christian Easter holiday was invented to supplant. Eggs and bunnies are symbols of fertility.
Where did the tradition of Easter eggs originate?
The tradition of Easter eggs is believed to have originated in ancient pagan cultures, where eggs were seen as a symbol of fertility and new life. Christians later adopted the practice as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Bunnies and Easter Bunnies are real?
While bunnies are real animals that belong to the order of lagomorphs, Easter Bunnies are a fictional character associated with the Christian holiday of Easter. Children believe that the Easter Bunny brings them chocolate eggs and treats during Easter.
How did bunnies become a part of Easter?
bunnies are a symbol of fertility, which encorporates them into Easter
Where can I get good Easter decorations?
Some good Easter decorationsinclude Easter eggs and Easter bunnies. They are very popular.
Do easter Eggers lay colourful eggs?
Yes, they do just like easter bunnies.
Why is Easter imporant to christians?
Easter is the time that Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ who, three days prior on "Good Friday," was nailed to the cross Easter originally was a pagan holiday where the people would celebrate the coming of spring and fertility (eggs being a sign of this and bunnies being VERY fertile).
What is Australian alternative to the Easter Bunny?
An Easter chicken! In the first place, bunnies do not lay eggs.
How does Russian church celebrate Easter?
The Russian Protestant church does not recognize the practice of Easter eggs, rabbits, or any of the other pagan roots to the time of celebration. They focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Believers sing hymns and praise the Holy Name of Jesus Christ.
