Although Easter has a pagan connection, in the modern version, the belief goes – Jesus was crucified on a Friday 9 (now celebrated as Good Friday). However, he resurrected from death after two days, on the following Sunday. The day of his resurrection is celebrated as Easter, across the world. It is one of the biggest celebrations for Christians.
Easter Celebration With Eggs
Easter celebration is popularly associated with colourful, and decorative, eggs. Gifting Easter eggs is a custom that is continuing since years. Easter eggs are believed to bring happiness, charm, luck, and all the goodness in one’s life.
Many people indulge in egg-painting and egg-decorating. Different games of egg-hunting, egg-tapping, egg-rolling are also organised and enjoyed. Egg dancing is also performed during the celebration Easter eggs are made of different materials for decoration and consumption purposes. Wooden eggs, plastic eggs, and the much-loved chocolate eggs are what Easter is known for. Chocolate Easter eggs are very popular among people of all ages. Those eggs are often made with a hollow centre filled with other goodies, while she shell is made of chocolate.
Significance Of Easter Eggs
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Easter is marked by eggs and bunnies. Eggs are symbolised as a sign of fertility. Egyptians, Hindus, Persians and many other cultures and religions have associated eggs with fertility since ages. The Easter egg signifies life inside something that appears to be dead, mirroring the life in Jesus even after him being crucified. Easter, thus, marks fertility, beginning of life, and rebirth. All these are strongly linked with the Son of God coming back to life, fighting the evil death. The resurrection of the saviour of mankind restored the faith of the good triumphing against all evils combined in the world, which is denoted by Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.
Remember Two Things About Easter Eggs
Easter eggs signify new beginnings, and new faith. Believe in the positivity that these eggs symbolize. Amidst all, remember two things about Easter eggs. One, they are delicious and chocolaty. Relish them. Two, the artificial ones are beautiful and ornamented. Collect, buy and gift as many as you want. Have a happy Easter!
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