For Christians, Easter is the most important day of the
year. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior
of our souls. He was crucified on a cruel cross on a Friday, he died and was buried, but on the third day, Sunday, He arose.
An author in the Sixth Century believed the English word, Easter, came from an Anglo-Saxon goddess who represented spring and reproduction. I think we should change the name of the day to Resurrection Sunday.
How about those eggs?
Easter eggs are founded in non-Christian festivities. Dying eggs, hiding eggs, rolling eggs is an activity many Christians as well as non-Christians participate in each year. Eggs represent fertility.
Don't forget the bunny.
Foods
A lamb is often the main entre. A lamb was killed for Passover,
and now, Jesus is the “Lamb of God.” Ham
is another traditional favorite. Before the Resurrection and ascension, Jewish
people couldn’t eat ham or pork. After the Resurrection, God told Peter all
foods were clean.
He is risen! Enjoy your traditions, but remember the reason for Resurrection Sunday! Jesus lives!
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