So, How Do We Celebrate?
final post in a series about the origins of Easter fro a secular perspective.
secular easter
Easter, Eostre, and Gifts from Benevolent Strangers
Receiving a basket filled with candy and colored eggs on Easter morning is a tradition many families follow. There are no ties to anything in… Read More »Easter, Eostre, and Gifts from Benevolent Strangers
What is Passover?
Let’s unpack and review Passover. Many of the words used to describe Easter traditions in Christianity are based off of the word Passover. In Hebrew,… Read More »What is Passover?
Easter Dresses, Hats, and Special Clothing
Since at least 420 CE, people bought and wore new clothes to celebrate renewal in Spring. In this instance, we are referring to the Northern… Read More »Easter Dresses, Hats, and Special Clothing
Decorating Eggs
Decorated egg shells have been found at archeological digs as far back as the Neanderthals some 60,000 years ago. The practice has been found in… Read More »Decorating Eggs
What Does Easter Celebrate?
In the Christian religions, Easter is the celebration of Jesus coming back to life (called the resurrection) three days after being crucified by the Romans… Read More »What Does Easter Celebrate?