Moneycontrol News March 30, 2024
Easter is the Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion. So what does it have to do with Easter eggs and bunnies?
Over time, certain figures like the Easter Bunny and customs like decorating Easter eggs have become associated with this Christian holiday.
Legend says that the Easter Bunny hops from house to house, delivering festive baskets. But the Bible makes no mention of a rabbit…
One theory says that the rabbit and eggs are pagan symbols that have be become associated with Easter.
Rabbits are an ancient symbol of fertility and are associated with the pagan fertility goddess Eostre. Many Easter traditions are based on the festival of Eostre.
Like rabbits, eggs are also considered a symbol of birth and fertility and may have come to represent Christ’s resurrection.
The tradition of decorating eggs is believed to date back to the 13 century.
Egg hunts are another Easter custom very popular today, especially among children
It is likely that these pagan symbols merged with Christian traditions over the centuries until they became widespread as Easter symbols.