6 things that are synonymous with the celebration of Easter and the meaning behind
Jakarta – Easter is one of the most important days of Christians commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death to crucifixion. This celebration is not only full of religious meaning, but also filled with typical symbols that have deep history and meaning. The history page has been reported, there are at least six things identical to Easter that have its own history and meaning. From Easter eggs, rabbits, Easter, Easter parade, sheep and traditional food, to lilies and Easter flowers. The following are all: Browse to continue with content 1. Easter eggs (Easter egg) Easter eggs are probably related to the pagan festival in celebration of spring. Eggs are an ancient symbol of the new life. Although it is from the Christian perspective, it is said that Easter eggs are a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus. While the tradition of decorating eggs for Easter has existed since the 13th century, according to various sources. Eggs were once forbidden food during the Prappasa, so that people will paint and decorate it to mark the end of the period of salvation and fasten, and then eat it at Easter as a celebration. In addition to decorating eggs, in the United States, the tradition of Easter egg hunt is also developed and rolls. Easter eggs (Photo: Special) 2. Easter rabbits (Easter bunny) Easter rabbits have become the most important symbols of the most important holiday in Christianity. Although the origin of this mythical mammal is uncertain, but rabbits, known as animals with many children, are ancient symbols of fertility and new life. According to several sources, Easter rabbits only arrived in the US in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and had a tradition to lay eggs that lay ‘oterhase’ or ‘Oschter Haws’. Their children make a nest where these creatures can lay eggs. In the end, this habit is spread throughout the United States and the delivery of Easter rabbits in the morning Easter was expanded by including chocolate and candy types and other prices, while the basket was decorated to replace the nest. In addition, children leave roots for rabbits that they are hungry because they jump too much. Illustration of rabbits (Photo: Unsplash/Sandy Millar) 3. Easter (Easter) sweet candy or other eggs in the form of eggs, or others, such as Jelly Bean, associated with Easter celebrations in the 1930s. Although the origin of jelly bean allegedly comes from the herbs of the Bible era, called Turkish Delight. According to the National Confectioners Association, more than 16 billion jelly beans are made for Easter in the United States each year. This number is even enough to fill the giant paslings as high as 89 feet and 60 feet wide. Easter Chocolate Candy (Photo: Special) 4. Easter Parade (Easter Parade) in New York, the Easter Parade tradition has existed since the mid-1800s, when people in the High Class attended the Easter service at different churches in five, and then stepped out and showed off their new spring clothes. Ordinary citizens started appearing next to Fifth Avenue to see the action. This tradition reached its peak in the mid -20th century, and in 1948 the popular film “Easter Parade” was released. The Easter Parade tradition continues in Manhattan, with Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street during the day for traffic. Participants often wear hats decorated with complicated. This event has no religious significance, but the sources note that the Easter march has been part of Christianity since the early days. At present, other cities in America also have their own parade. Illustration of Easter Parade (Photo: Grandyos Zafna) 5. Sheep and traditional food sheep are traditional Easter. Sheep at Easter are also rooted in the early Easter celebration. Historically, sheep are one of the first fresh meat available after a long winter without the presence of cattle that can be slaughtered. Illustration of mutton food (Photo: Special) 6. White lilies flowers white lilies white lilies or Bakung Bunga Bunga symbolizes the purity of Christ for Christians and is a general decoration in churches and homes around Easter. The growth of inactive tubers in the soil in flowers symbolizes rebirth and hope for the resurrection of Christ. This flower came from Japan and was brought to Britain in 1777, but entered the United States after the First World War and later became a non -official flower for Easter celebrations in the United States. Bakung Bakung Easter (Photo: iStock) According to the History page, the tradition and Easter symbol developed from time to time, although some of them existed since centuries. As far as Christians are concerned, many Easter traditions are not actually in the Bible. Also watch the ‘unique video! Youth in Bosnia for Crafts’ Shoes’ Eggs to Welamed Easter ‘: (Wia/IMK) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here