Like i know why we celebrate easter and stuff but why give easter eggs like why not give chocolate crosses or something
2007-03-27 21:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by miss_princess 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Easter
Because Jesus liked eggs!
I kid. Really, because eggs, bunnies, and baby chickens all represent spring and fertility.
When early Christians were out trying to convert Pagans to thier way of believing, the Pagans (even the ones that were receptive to Christianity) didn't want to give up thier holidays and celebrations. So one way to convert them and still keep them happy was to keep a few of thier symbols and rituals and incorporate them into Christian celebrations.
So the fertility celebration was blended into Easter, and we put up a pine tree to celebrate the birth of Christ.
But then again, I do love shouting "Jesus is back! Hide the eggs!!!"
So that might be the real reason we do it. =)
2007-03-27 22:36:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, egg represent new life. But you don't have to celebrate easter with giving easter eggs or chocolate crosses. Just be your self; be creative. You can celebreate Easter in other way, eg: helping a stranger, say Hi n smile allday, etc. As a gift, you can send e-card; it's cheaper! :) http://www.top31.net/easter_cards_gift/free_easter_e_cards.html
2007-03-31 07:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by Soeki 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, they do have chocolate crosses. If you ever have time, you can read about the History of Easter at wikipedia.
2007-03-28 14:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well a cross would bit a bit much, biting off a chocolate Jesus' head is bound to be different than biting the ears off your chocolate rabbit....but eggs are a old symbol of spring/rebirth. Just a combo of old symbols and new. And candy
2007-03-27 21:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by slipstreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually I've seen chocolate crosses. You can give those if the eggs bother you.
2007-03-28 05:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the egg represents fertility because Easter represents the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead and was born again
2007-03-27 21:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because people got sick of eating these:
http://www.jw007b2972.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/JPEGs/EasterBunny.jpg
also... the easter bunny is not a religious figure... incorporating the easter bunny into this holiday allows everyone (even those who lack faith) celebrate it.
2007-03-27 21:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by Loathing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coz chocolet represent easter
2007-03-27 21:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by Kavi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eggs represent new life
2007-03-27 21:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your p u ss Y is tasty
2014-04-17 12:32:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋