Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, [1] are eggs that are decorated for the Christian holiday of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. As such, Easter eggs are commonly used during the season of Eastertide (Easter season).

Although eggs were a symbol of fertility and rebirth in pagan cultures, Easter eggs were used by early Christians to symbolize parts of the Easter story. Easter eggs represent the empty tomb from which Jesus resurrected.

2009年10月27日 · From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least...

2022年4月15日 · Here’s everything you should know about the origin of Easter eggs, the likely pagan tradition that turned into one of the most recognizable symbols of Easter. The world is preparing to...

2024年3月21日 · But do you know why we celebrate with Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, lilies, and lambs? Find out the surprising origins of Easter symbols—and share this information with friends and family! Easter is the most important feast day in the Christian church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

2019年3月20日 · Many early civilizations throughout Europe embraced the idea that eggs had life-giving associations in springtime. In Ukraine, people began the practice of “writing” the eggs, called pysanky (from the word pysaty, meaning “to write”). From there, the …

2023年8月15日 · Whilst starting in the pagan tradition, Christians eventually adopted Easter eggs as a symbol of Jesus’ resurrection. Read and learn more about the origin of Easter eggs.

2022年4月13日 · The first formal Easter celebration was in the 2nd century, but when did eggs, bunnies and lamb become associated with the holiday? Easter is a springtime Christian celebration dedicated to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his Crucifixion.

2017年4月14日 · Eggs in particular are a clear symbol of rebirth and fertility. So it may not seem surprising that Easter eggs are often associated with Easter, a holiday that celebrates the resurrection of...

Easter is the principal festival of the Christian church, a celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. So where do the colored eggs fit in? The egg was a widely used premodern and pre-Christian symbol of fertility and restoration.