About Easter

I think it is the story of arrest, trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ!

Sorry, I'm Jewish. Can't help you there. But if you need to know the meaning of Passover, just ask. :)

Actually, looks like the eggs have roots in Jewish tradition as well as Roman tradition before that:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg

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natobasso

Yes, I knew that—it's a hard boiled egg that is served on the seder plate, but really decorated eggs and/or chocolate eggs having nothing to do with Jewish tradition; or Passover tradition.

Suzanne Maestri-Walters :: Graphic Designer

No argument there.

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natobasso

Are a symbol of rebirth long predating all the monotheistic, patriarchal religions of today. You'll find some variation on this symbology in many cultures throughout the world, but it was most notably adopted by early Christians in Europe and the British Isles as one of several symbols to express their resurrection/rebirth message. It was readily comprehended by the practitioners of some of the older religions they encountered, along with the idea of a dying/resurrected God who sacrifices himself for his people, which also rang a bell to pre-Christian Europeans.

"The Easter bunny" is symbolic of resurrection/rebirth in that they're famous for their fecundity, which is especially apparent to humans during the season of Easter/Passover. Like snakes, who also live both above and below the ground, they represent the idea of inhabiting two realms at once: one of the fructifying earth (where they live in burrows all winter before popping out to show off their progeny and lay waste to our tender spinach sprouts) and one of a more cosmic, or spiritual nature, if only in the form of cultivated vegetable gardens. Snakes shed their skins to renew and grow stronger, possibly one reason why they became pre-Christian sacred symbols of esoteric ideas long-lost to us now. This alone, along with their habit of eating eggs (!), might be what's behind the story of Saint Patrick driving the snakes (Pagan practices?) out of Ireland. Early depictions of the Mary, the mother of Christ show her treading on a snake. Is this the serpent of the Garden of Eden, or a symbol of pre-Christian Goddess-worship in the Mediterranean basin,where snake symbology figured prominently? (Think of the statue of the Minoan priestess or dancer holding curled snakes in both hands above her head.)

Fascinating subject, no matter what your personal religious views.

Yes, I like the story in fact there is also available easter story cartoons which the kids like. It gives them understanding of the story while enjoying watching cartoons as well.