Easter |
|
Why do we have Easter eggs?An egg is a symbol of new life. At Easter it is used as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection. The outside of an egg looks like a stone and so it is a way to represent the outside view of Jesus' sealed tomb. Inside the egg is the new life of a baby chick ready to break out and so this is a way to represent Jesus' new life as he rose from death. |
 |
| People would decorate eggs to give to members of their family at Easter. Now chocolate Easter eggs are given as a result of this symbol of new life. | |
 |
Often children take part in Easter egg hunts. Adults will hide small chocolate eggs around the house or garden and the children have to search for them before they can eat them. |
What other symbols of new life are used at Easter time?Lambs and rabbits are symbols of new life. They are related to Easter because it is a springtime festival when young sheep and rabbits are seen in the fields. There will often be lots of pictures of chicks, lambs and rabbits associated with Easter time. |
|
 |
Next |