Even though it has been a wonderfully mild winter, it is still uplifting to watch the flowers starting to bloom and know it’s Easter and spring has really arrived. We see colorful Easter eggs and signs of the Easter bunny, a symbol that originated with the goddess Eastre, who was worshipped by the Anglo-Saxons.
The date of Easter is determined by the moon, and ever since 325 AD, it has been celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after March 21. Even in Greek mythology, Demeter and Persephone, convey the idea of a goddess returning seasonally from the nether regions to the light of day in conjunction with the vernal equinox, March 21.
The English name, Easter was used by the early English Christians who, hoping others would accept Christianity, decided to use the name Easter so it would match the old “Eastre” celebration, making it more comfortable for others to adopt the new religion.
Some point out that the Easter festival is related with the Hebrew tradition, the Jewish Passover, which commemorates Israel’s deliverance from about 300 years of bondage in Egypt. Easter holidays in different countries are celebrated at different times of the year. In New Zealand, people attend church over the weekend to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ and to mark the end of Lent.
In the Czech Republic, Easter is no longer considered a great religious holiday, but is observed as a celebration of the vibrant spring season and a chance for a family gathering,
Of course, everywhere women and children love to dress in their most colorful and newest clothes. Visit New York City today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and watch the gorgeous outfits, complete with extravagant Easter hats, paraded down Fifth Avenue. Others opt for the famous egg hunt on the great lawn of the White House.
Whatever you decide to do, it is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends.
The sleepy colors of winter
Fade fast in the dawn of Spring
The joy of Easter’s promise Continued...
Delivers sweet reason to sing.
— Author Unknown
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