Easter in some languages usually mean "great day" or "great nights" Easter is the day that Christians celebrate Jesus resurrection. His resurrection happened 3 days after the crucifixion. This happened long ago between 26-36 AD. Easter is the end of lent, fasting prayer, & penance. The christians have a huge feast. It's celebrated on the first Sunday, after the full moon. It lasts from March 22nd to April 25th.It usually lasts for 40 days.
As centuries pass; the Easter bunny & Easter egg also became a part of this holiday. In old legends; people say that bunnies bring presents and gifts for little kids either in baskets or hides them so they can find it in the morning. Bunnies and eggs represent fertility as a symbol of new life. (rebirth)This usually happens in the spring because it's the season that plants start to grow and we recognize this as a new beginning with nature & wildlife. People dye the eggs red because it represents Jesus bloody sacrifice. Some dye them green as a symbol of new life after the dead winter. The eggs can also be dyed with pictures of flowers to show that they're bringing nature into their homes. During lent; catholics are forbidden to eat eggs for this reason. In other parts of Netherlands, they set Easter fires & watch it burn down.
As centuries pass; the Easter bunny & Easter egg also became a part of this holiday. In old legends; people say that bunnies bring presents and gifts for little kids either in baskets or hides them so they can find it in the morning. Bunnies and eggs represent fertility as a symbol of new life. (rebirth)This usually happens in the spring because it's the season that plants start to grow and we recognize this as a new beginning with nature & wildlife. People dye the eggs red because it represents Jesus bloody sacrifice. Some dye them green as a symbol of new life after the dead winter. The eggs can also be dyed with pictures of flowers to show that they're bringing nature into their homes. During lent; catholics are forbidden to eat eggs for this reason. In other parts of Netherlands, they set Easter fires & watch it burn down.
