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Just a reminder that on March 29th there will be no school for observance of Good Friday. Have a great Weekend and Happy Easter!
Have you ever wondered about where the colored eggs came from and what are some traditions that go along with Easter? Or where did the Easter bunny come from?
Here are some fun facts of Easter, hope these facts were mind raising! Explore your world around you!
Why do we celebrate Easter?
Easter is celebrated to remember the sacrifices of Jesus Christ. As a result, many Christians will go to Church services and pray in observance. Other aspects of the holiday, such as Easter eggs, also derive from Christian traditions.
The colorful Easter eggs you might decorate with your family are actually symbols of new life and rebirth. Ancient Christian communities in Mesopotamia would stain eggs red to represent the blood of Christ, which was shed at the crucifixion.
As for the Easter bunny, its origins are not necessarily rooted in Christianity. The exact origins of the anthropomorphic rabbit are unclear. However, since ancient times, the hare has been said to represent rebirth, according to Smithsonian Magazine.
German Lutherans used an Easter hare for the Easter season, similar to Santa Claus' role during Christmas. Known as "Osterhase" or "Oschter Haws," the rabbit would gift baskets of toys and candy to good children the night before Easter, the History Channel reports.
Easter
Resurrection Sunday
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having … Wikipedia
Easter food dishes
Ham- Ham is a common main course in many Easter meals in North America and Europe, as it symbolizes abundance and joy after the Lenten fasting period.
Hot cross buns- Hot cross buns are spiced sweet buns with a cross on top, that are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, the day of Jesus' crucifixion. The cross represents his suffering and the spices recall the embalming of his body.
Eggs- Eggs are a symbol of rebirth and new life, and are often decorated, dyed, or exchanged as gifts during Easter. Some traditions also involve rolling eggs down hills or smashing them together to signify the rolling away of the stone from Jesus' tomb or his breaking free from death.
Easter-celebrating countries