Easter Eggs: Symbols of Rebirth

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What does Easter have to do with eggs? For Christians, the egg is a symbol of Jesus' resurrection and a traditional representation of fertility and rebirth. Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus from which he resurrected. 

Eggs are known to be product of chicken they have life within especially at springtime when chicks hatch out. The practice of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Christians perceive that Jesus after dying on the cross he rose from the dead.

According to catholiccompany.com , in the early days of Christianity, hen or duck eggs were painted, and each color had a meaning: Red  pertains to the blood of Christ while Ivory refers to the shroud,  Green  means rebirth. On the other hand, Blue signifies peace of the Easter season, Yellow indicates the early light of the day of resurrection and Purple implies the passion of Christ (Color of Lent).

Easter eggs also called Paschal eggs are decorated eggs that are usually used as gifts on the occasion of Easter or springtime celebration. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). It may not seem surprising that eggs are often associated with Easter, a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In accordance with the article published by Time.com, when it comes to Easter egg evidence suggests that the metaphor came after the association between the holiday and the item was already established.

The story starts in Medieval Europe, but it may or may not have originated with Christian. According to some, the first Easter eggs actually belonged to a different religious tradition.

Meanwhile, dyed eggs in British history goes back to 1290, it was Edward’s idea who bought 450 eggs to be colored or covered in gold leaf to be distributed among the royal entourage for Easter.

Moreover, it was in the late 19^th century and early 20^th centuries that Easter eggs became offerings to children rather than to church, the poor or to local authorities. Easter egg hunt is also made for children as it is a game.

Related or not, Easter eggs became a tradition in different countries and even up to this day it is being practice. What is more important is that; this celebration [Easter] is about Jesus and his undeniably sacrifices.

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Sources: amp.time.com, catholiccompany.com