Happy Easter, everyone!
I realize today’s holiday is not one everyone celebrates, but for those who do, I hope the day is wonderful, and for those who don’t, I also hope your day is wonderful.
When I think of Easter, I think of my mom. Easter and springtime are her favourite times of year because both are a time of regrowth and renewal, and she happens to absolutely adore the majority of Easter decorations. She has a collection that would rival Martha Stewart’s.
I thought I would commemorate today by sharing some facts about Easter you might not be familiar with, and this information comes from goodhousekeeping.com.
“Easter baskets have special symbolism: The woven treat containers represent birds’ nests and new life, especially when filled to the brim with eggs.
“Historically, most early Easter celebrants would have eaten lamb for this special occasion since the holiday has its roots in Jewish Passover. But these days, many American Easter dinners now feature ham instead, because of the timing of the holiday. Years ago, hams cured over the winter months would have been ready to serve in the early spring.
“These beautiful blooms first originated in Japan and arrived in England in the late 18th century. The United States only caught onto the trend after World War I. The transition from dormant bulbs to delicate flowers brings to mind hope and rebirth, two important themes of the Easter celebration.
“Think Easter egg hunts are a strange tradition? Listen to this medieval game children’s game: A priest would give one of the choir boys a hard boiled egg, and the boys would pass it amongst themselves until the clock struck midnight, when whoever was holding it got to eat it. We hope they at least got some salt and pepper to go with it,” the website explains.
Check back tomorrow for more interesting information pertaining to Easter.
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