In Easter why`re eggs used?

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In Easter why`re eggs used?

Answer 1

Rabbits and eggs are pagan fertility symbols of extreme antiquity.

Birds lay eggs and rabbits give birth to large litters in the early spring these became symbols of the rising fertility of the earth during the spring season.

Since Easter also occurs in the early spring, people brought the beloved pagan symbols into the Christian celebration of Easter.

These pagan symbols have become part of the Christian tradition. They do not take anything away from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and they add to the celebration.

Christianity has frequently absorbed the positive and neutral elements of pagan religions while leaving the negative symbols behind, similar to Christmas trees and Halloween costumes.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

In Easter eggs are used I supose because they not only decorate houses with their colors but also brings good luck. And it is fun to play the game o hiding and finding the eggs.

Answer 3

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Of all the symbols associated with Easter the egg, the symbol of fertility and new life, is the most identifiable. The customs and traditions of using eggs have been associated with Easter for centuries
Originally Easter eggs were painted with bright colors to represent the sunlight of spring and were used in Easter-egg rolling contests or given as gifts. After they were colored and etched with various designs the eggs were exchanged by lovers and romantic admirers, much the same as valentines. In medieval time eggs were traditionally given at Easter to the servants. In Germany eggs were given to children along with other Easter gifts
Different cultures have developed their own ways of decorating Easter eggs. Crimson eggs, to honor the blood of Christ, are exchanged in Greece. In parts of Germany and Austria green eggs are used on Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday). Slavic peoples decorate their eggs in special patterns of gold and silver

Austrian artists design patterns by fastening ferns and tiny plants around the eggs, which are then boiled. The plants are then removed revealing a striking white pattern. The Poles and Ukrainians decorate eggs with simple designs and colors. A number of eggs are made in the distinctive manner called pysanki (to design, to write)

Pysanki eggs are a masterpiece of skill and workmanship. Melted beeswax is applied to the fresh white egg. It is then dipped in successive baths of dye. After each dip wax is painted over the area where the preceding color is to remain. Eventually a complex pattern of lines and colors emerges into a work of art

In Germany and other countries eggs used for cooking where not broken, but the contents were removed by piercing the end of each egg with a needle and blowing the contents into a bowl. The hollow eggs were dyed and hung from shrubs and trees during the Easter Week. The Armenians would decorate hollow eggs with pictures of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other religious designs

Answer 4

Easter is the celebration of life returning to the world after winter has passed.

(Yes, I know, recently there's been an association with Jesus. The holiday is actually older than that.)

Eggs and rabbits are both used as symbols of nature renewing the life of the world. They symbolize fertility, as well as being sacred to the old German goddess Eostre, to whom the original Easter holiday was dedicated.

Answer 5

An egg is a symbol of new life. During Ester Christians celebrate the moment when Jesus died on his cross, and then came back to life (was "reborn") after 3 days, so the egg on Ester symbolises Jesus' "rebirth".

Answer 6

Because the egg means new life. Jesus rose from the dead on Easter and got new life. So that is what the egg means, new life of Jesus and everyone who rose from the dead.

Answer 7

It is the combination of two rebirths. The rebirth or ressurection of Christ and the rebirth of earth after the winter season. Why do we hunt eggs at church? I don't know but the chicken farmers love it.

Answer 8

it comes from the pagan belief of Eastre (a goddess) turned a crow into a rabbit and it layed an egg

Answer 9

eggs are a symbol of fertility.

easter is not a Christian Holiday that some think it is.

it is an ancient pagan tradition about fertility.

eggs and rabbits are symbols of fertility.

Easter was the name of a Queen.

Answer 10

Because all the decent presents were used for Xmas.