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Rabbits
are reminder of Spring and new life because they are symbolized
with fertility. They were the favorite animal of the Spring pagan
goddess Eostre. |
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Eggs
are a symbols of Spring as well as Easter as they are a sign
of a new life. |
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The
cross is the symbol for the Christian religion as Jesus was nailed
to a cross where he died and resurected later. |
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Daffodils,
narcissus, lilies and tulips are symbolized with Easter as they
bloom in Spring, when Easter occur in the northern hemisphere. |
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The
lamb is symbolized with Easter as people see Jesus as  the
Good Shepherd who watches over his lambs (the people). |
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Chicks
are born from eggs, thus being a reminder of Spring and Easter. |
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The Origin of the Easter Eggs -
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The egg,
as a symbol of fertility and new life, is the most identifiable
of all symbols associated with Easter and customs and traditions
of using eggs associated with Easter exist for centuries.
Originally,
the Easter eggs were painted with bright colors to represent
the sunlight of Spring. After they were colored and etched with
different designs they were given as gifts or used in Easter
egg contests. In Germany the eggs were given to children along
with other Easter gifts. |
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