16/04/2022
EASTER FACTS
Easter is the oldest, and MOST IMPORTANT, Christian holiday.
You might assume it’s Christmas, but it’s actually Easter. To understand its impact, keep in mind that very early Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ every single Sunday (Just like Catholics' Church Rules to celebrate the Communion Rite atleast every Sunday), until they decided to dedicate a FULL, annual day to him.
Even though Easter started as a pagan holiday, Christians adopted it, and many who celebrate don’t pay any mind to the pagan aspects of it (like, for example, the Easter bunny, Easter Eggs, Marsh Mallow Peeps, Jellybeans, Chocolates etc). Many believe that Easter is the backbone of Christianity, which is incredibly thought-provoking.
EASTER EGGS - Easter is a religious holiday, but some of its customs, such as Easter eggs, are likely linked to pagan traditions. The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century, according to some sources. One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration.
During the Medieval times, where a festival of ‘egg-throwing’ was held in church. The priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choir boys, and then tossed from one choir boy to the next. When the clock struck 12, whoever held the egg, was the winner and got to keep the egg. World over, eggs have been seen as ancient symbol of fertility, while springtime is considered to bring new life and rebirth. That's why Easter lies in spring time, and a season of new life and Redemption for Christians through Christs' death and Resurrection.
FLOWERS - The white lily is the official flower of Easter. As they represent grace and purity, many churches and homes have chosen to decorate with the white lily for the holiday.