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Old 03-21-2008, 03:31 PM   #2
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Default interesting question !
What is Easter ?

The Jews commemorate the liberation of the Jewish people from the Egyptian pharaoh. (Mozes, the different plagues, the parting of the sea,etc...)

Jezus was on his way to Jeruzalem to celebrate Easter, when he was caught and then crucified. The commemoration of the resurrection (three days after His death) is Easter for the Christians.

Easter eggs : Comes from the Middle Ages. The Catholic Church forbade eggs (and meat) during Lent.
But precisely at this time of the year, chickens tend to lay lots of eggs. This resulted in a surplus of eggs.
So they were given as presents, often boiled hard for longer keeping.
And also nicely decorated.

I have no clue where the Rabbit comes in !
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