Of all the symbolic things related to Easter, the Easter egg is the most important, it symbolizes fertility and new life.
The customs and traditions involving eggs have been an integral part of Easter festivals for hundreds of years. At first, Easter eggs were painted brightly to symbolize the sunshine of spring, and were used in egg rolls or as gifts. Lovers and romantic lovers colored and painted eggs and exchanged them with each other. In the Middle Ages, masters used to give eggs to servants at Easter. In Germany, adults give Easter eggs to children along with other Easter gifts
What is Easter in the United States for?
Easter is to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus and is one of the most important festivals in Christianity. Since it is a holiday, it is inseparable from eating, drinking, and giving gifts. Taking the United States as an example, Easter usually holds a parade, like a carnival, dressed up as various famous historical figures, cartoon characters, such as Jesus, Mickey Mouse, etc. There are also families playing together and playing Easter egg games, which are enjoyable. Then sit around a table, rich and delicious dishes, including lamb and ham.
After eating, parents will also give gifts to their children. Typical Easter gifts are eggs, chicks, bunnies, flowers, especially lilies. These gifts are related to spring and regeneration.
What are the typical symbols and mascots of Easter in the West?
The Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny is one of the Easter symbols. Its manifestation is the rabbit that gives gifts to children during Easter (or the spring equinox). It originated in Western European culture and usually appears in the image of the hare. In the eastern half of the European continent, such as Hungary, it also has a long history. As a prolific animal, the rabbit symbolizes the revival of spring and the birth of new life.
The rabbit was the pet of Aphrodite, the god of love in Greek mythology, and the candle-bearer of the Germanic land of Muse Horta. Therefore, the rabbit is now used as a messenger to deliver Easter eggs to children. The Easter Bunny comes from a representative of folklore. Similar to Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. Some families participate 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 particularly decorative eggs in Western countries when celebrating Easter. Traditionally, dyed eggs are generally used. Modern custom is usually to use egg-shaped chocolate instead. Eggs are usually hidden in advance and then found by children. It is a symbolic object of Easter, a way to express friendship, love and wishes.
Christians use the Easter egg as a metaphor for “the beginning of a new life”, symbolizing “the resurrection of Jesus from the stone tomb”. Using the egg to symbolize the resurrection of life has been popular since before the birth of Jesus Christ.
Western Europeans believe that the egg has two lives, the first is “new birth” and the second is “rebirth”. Rebirth symbolizes resurrection.
