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Little Known  Facts About Easter and Some of Our Most Beloved Easter Traditions

  •    Easter was derived from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘Eostermunath’.
  •    While considered a Christian Holiday, its origins lie in the celebration of the Spring Equinox.
  •    For followers of the New Testament in the Bible, it marks a three-day celebration of the death and revival of the prophet Jesus Christ and is often celebrated as the last day of the three main holy nights beginning with Good Friday.
  •    Easter falls on the first Sunday of March following the first full moon of the same month due to early Christians aligning their calendars with the pre-established pagan calendar.
  •    Many traditions celebrated in Western interpretations of Easter come from time-honored Pagan fertility rituals concerning the Spring time and the change of seasons.
  •    Chocolate rabbits with exaggerated ears are meant to represent March hares, the symbol of male sires and productivity.
  •    Marshmallow chicks as well as hollow eggs represent fertility and new life, even though Peeps were not invented until 1953.
  •    Eggs are dyed and painted as they have been for hundreds of years, but the oldest known eggs were decorated in illustrations of loved ones, cherished places or valued things.
  •    Most of today’s Easter egg batches still feature a golden egg which is supposed to contain ‘gelt’ the German word for ‘gold’ which is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
  •    Hot cross buns, while obscure in origin, are believed to tie in two symbolic meanings in that bread is observed at the Body of Christ, and sweet breads make suitable offerings to other pagan deities whom were believed to dine among mortals during the Equinox.
  •    Easter baskets used to be handmade, suitable for all ages and full of useful things to ease the daily burdens of the family in the home (such as grains, spiced ciders, candles, thread, smoked meats, preserves and other conventional, sensible gifts) but can now be bought with themed contents suitable for mostly children.

The history of Easter is rich and vibrant, laden with tradition and symbolism. A time for reflecting on the year thus far, rewarding one’s self for accomplishments, and renewing the spirit of moving forward towards prosperity and self-growth.
Happy Easter from your friends at National Credit Federation!