Where did the word Easter come from, and what is the significance of the Easter Bunny?
Easter Bunny: Boy you’re determined to start an argument aren’t ya? It goes way back, too … a lot of the symbols we use with many Christian holidays were associated with pagan celebrations, it just so happens Eastre, sometimes called Eostre and Ostara was the goddess of fertility, and she was celebrated with the coming of Spring … and rabbits have long been associated with fertility. Some people don’t believe that at all and they say Easter is similar to other words meaning sunrise, or having to do with the sun rising in the east. It could be the Bunny just came in because no one could think of a cuter critter to hide eggs. Steve: Why eggs? Easter Bunny: The eggs have lots of meanings for people, they symbolize fertility, new birth, and the resurrection. Traditionally Orthodox Easter Eggs are all dyed red to represent the blood of Christ. The egg represents His tomb and cracking it open symbolizes his resurrection. Steve: How have the tough economic times had an impact on you? East
