Easter Symbols
Easter symbols refer to all those things that signify the
beautiful festival of Easter. They are often used during Easter at different
places. Each of them have a different history attached to them and a reason why
they are Easter symbols. Below are given the main symbols of Easter:
Cross:
The cross naturally represents the cross on Mount
Calvary on which Jesus Christ was crucified.
Eggs:
Eggs signify new life. Hence they are the main symbols of
an Easter celebration. Today Easter eggs, are are an inseparable part of an
Easter preparation.
Chickens:
Chickens came to be a part of Easter because just like
eggs, they symbolize new life. Often pictures of chickens are printed on Easter
greeting cards and Easter banners.
Bunnies:
An Easter bunny or a rabbit carries characteristics similar
to the Santa Claus of Christmas. It is believed that the two-toothed creature
delivers Easter eggs, candies or gifts for children on Easter. The reason why
rabbits came to be associated with Easter is that for ages they were symbols of
fertility and new life.
Easter flowers:
White lilies, daffodils and tulips are often termed as
Easter flowers. The main reason for this is that they symbolize innocence,
purity and the spring season.
Easter Bonnet Hats:
It was believed that wearing something new on Easter would
bring good luck to a person. Hence, this is from the where the idea of wearing
bonnets came up. Christians used to wear colorful decorated hats using a
variety of ornamental flowers.
Candles:
Easter is the day when Jesus rose from the dead. Hence this
sacred festival teaches us never to lose hope. Candles signify the ray of hope
when times get tough. This is how candles came to associated with Easter.
Hot-cross bun:
Hot cross buns are sweetened buns made of raisins and
citrus fruits. A cross is marked on the top of the bun. The cross represents
the cross on while Christ was crucified. The cross is made of rice, icing or
flour.
Butterflies:
Butterflies are one of the very important symbols of
Easter. The very first stage of the a butterfly when it is a caterpillar,
symbolizes the life of Jesus on earth right from his birth. The cocoon stage
highlights the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross. The third or the final stage
when the insect breaks the cocoon open and transforms into a butterfly
signifies Jesus' resurrection on the day of Easter.
Hence, these are a few Easter symbols that are often used
to represent the divine feast of Easter.
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