Continuing our discussion of Easter and some interesting information about it, I have to say I’ve already learned a thing or two from the information provided via goodhousekeeping.com. I’ve always enjoyed the holiday, but my mom takes the cake in terms of being an Easter feign; it has always been her preferred holiday, arguably because she loves Springtime and a lot of Easter decor reminds us of the approaching Spring.
Let’s learn some more, shall we?
“6. Easter eggs date back way before Easter. There’s evidence showing that Easter eggs originated from Medieval Europe and Christians may not have actually been the ones to start the tradition of giving eggs. They’re a symbol of fertility and rebirth in many cultures around the world.
“7. The holiday was named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre. Scholars believe that Easter was named after a festival celebrating Eostre and the coming of spring. Her sacred symbols are thought to have been the hare and the egg, which is why they fetaure prominently in Easter symbolism too.
“8. Eggs are dyed to represent the blood of Jesus Christ. Well, at least that might be one of the reasons, which stems from early Christians in Mesopotamia. There isn’t a concrete reason behind the tradition, but that’s one of the theories. They also look pretty — and kids might be more likely to eat a dyed hard-boiled egg than a plain one!
“9. Good Friday is recognized as a holiday in only 12 states. Occurring two days before Easter Sunday, Good Friday commemorates Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, but it isn’t a federal holiday. Only certain states officially observe it, include New Jersey, North Carolina and Tennessee.
“10. In 2020, 77% of American adults celebrated the holiday. About half of those chose to mark the occasion with holiday meal, and a third decided to visit family and friends virtually, according to the National Retail Federation. This year, many more people are probably putting on their Easter bonnet for IRL festivities,” the web page explains.
If you’re interested, come back again tomorrow for more information about Easter.
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