Easter Egg
Christians adopted the egg, which had been a symbol of spring since ancient times, as an obvious symbol of Jesus' Resurrection. Visit our Easter Egg Page.
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Easter EggChristians adopted the egg, which had been a symbol of spring since ancient times, as an obvious symbol of Jesus' Resurrection. Visit our Easter Egg Page. |
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Easter LilyThe Easter Lily decorates churches and homes. Its large, white blossoms remind us of the pure new life that comes to us from through the Resurrection of Jesus. |
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| Rabbits are associated with the fertility of spring. |
| The lamb represents Jesus, the Lamb of God, and relates His death to the lamb sacrificed on the first Passover. |
| The twisted shape of a pretzel suggests arms crossed in prayer. |
Hot Cross BunsHot cross buns, which have a cross of icing on the top, were first baked in England to be served on Good Friday. |
Family FaithVisit Family Faith at www.cyberfaith.com/family_index.html to see how three families practice faith in their homes during Lent. |
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Date of Last Update:Thursday, April 04, 2002 20:56:25 -0500 |