2007-03-29 05:43:20 · 11 answers · asked by Ian c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Easter
Just for fun, it's part of the spring time celebration that falls alongside the religious celebration of Easter.
2007-03-29 12:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits and eggs are both symbols of the fertility goddess Eostre. Her symbol is also the moon, in which some cultures see a rabbit instead of a face. Eggs also symbolize the moon and are the ultimate symbol of creation and new life. The basket is a symbol of the womb in which this new life is carried.
The feast day is pagan and was widely celebrated way before the time of Jesus. Like pretty much all holidays, it was adopted by Christians to help get more converts. However, since the point is to celebrate new life and the hope of continuance, Christian symbols of a Resurrection day and the old pagan symbols mean the same thing. Just like Christmas, we are all celebrating the same thing, just using different symbols.
2007-03-29 06:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. The egg is the symbol of life, it captures the essence of what Easter is about.
2007-03-29 06:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The history I know is the Virgin Mary put a basket with eggs as a sign of sacrifice, under the cross where Jesus was crucified. The were dyed red with His blood. There are still families that dye eggs only in red for Easter.
2007-03-29 05:52:43 · answer #4 · answered by CanaryTravel 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Easter is a celebration that Jesus was born again. Eggs are a symbol of new life and birth. Simple connection.
That and the fact that Chocolate is proof that Jesus / God loves us and wants us to be happy.
2007-03-29 05:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by knighttemplar1119 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It stems from an old European tradition - back when Christianity was first seeping into the 'heathen lands' - of using eggs as symbolic of the god/dess of fertility.
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2007-03-29 06:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny Sane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some country's it is believe that the egg represent the resurrection of Jesus because when you crack an egg the york comes out just like when Jesus broke out from the sepulcher.
2007-03-29 05:55:09 · answer #7 · answered by boricua2 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cuz we cant give Easter Rocks or Easter Beans
2007-03-29 06:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by ssphotoshop 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The eggs, represent the begining of a new life...
even if it is boiled...
2007-03-29 05:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To wish new life, prosperity, and fertility are some of the reasons. Also, because it is fun.
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-03-30 10:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋