Easter gifts include chocolate, eggs, rabbit toys and so on. Because in western countries, Easter is a very important festival, andpeople will give each other some gifts to express their blessings. Chocolate and eggs are traditional gifts, while rabbit toys are related to the image of festivals and are also apopular gift choice. In addition to these, there are other types of gifts, such as DIY items or handicrafts, which are more creative andpopular gift choices. Preparing a warm gift for family, friends and lovers is also one of the important ways to make their relationshipmore intimate and sweet.

what are the typical symbols and mascots of Easter in the west?

Easter Bunny Easter Bunny is one of the symbols of Easter. It takes the form of rabbits that givepresents to children at Easter (or vernal equinox). It originated from western European culture and usually appears in the image of a rabbit. In the eastern half of Europe, such as Hungary, it also has a long history. As aprolific animal, the rabbit symbolizes the revival of spring and the birth of new life.

The rabbit is thepet of Aphrodite, the goddess of love in Greek mythology, and also the candle-bearer of Horta, the German goddess of land. Therefore, rabbits are now used as messengers to send Easter eggs to children. The Easter Bunny comes from a representative of folklore. Similarly, there are Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. Some familiesparticipate in this celebration not because they believe in its existence, but as a tradition or because they find it interesting. Easter eggs Easter eggs are special decorative eggs in western countries when celebrating Easter. Traditionally, dyed eggs are generally used. The modern habit is usually to use egg-shaped chocolate instead. Eggs are usually hidden in advance and then searched by children. It is a symbolic object of Easter and a way to express friendship, care and wishes.

Christians compare the Easter egg to “the beginning of a new life”, symbolizing “the resurrection of Jesus and his coming out of the stone tomb”. The use of eggs to symbolize the resurrection of life was verypopular before the birth of Jesus Christ.

People in western Europe believe that an egg has two lives, the first is “rebirth” and the second is “rebirth”, which means resurrection.

when is Easter?

Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox every year. In 2023, Easter falls on April 9, and the time of Easter is not fixed every year, unlike Christmas and Thanksgiving, which have fixed time. People believe that Easter symbolizes rebirth and hope. After the vernal equinox, the days in the northern hemisphere are getting longer and longer, and the light will be longer than the dark time.

In 325 AD. The Roman emperor Constantine I held the first Nicaeanpublic meeting, and determined that Easter was on Sunday every year. Because Sunday was the day when Jesus rose from the dead as recognized by the Christian church, Easter was set on the first Sunday after the full moon at the vernal equinox every year.