I think it's much easier just to stay a kid for the rest of your life. Life is so much simpler. First Santa Clause, now the Easter Bunny! I saw this in Readers Digest.
What is the origin of the Easter Bunny? by Rahman Mohamed of Toronto.
" Easter, which is observed by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Christ, is also the name of the pagan festival and goddess of spring and offspring. Eastre. Many Christian holidays are based on pagan astronomical roots. Easter, for one, coinsides with the spring equinox and today is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the occasion.
The earthly symbol of the goddess Eastre is the hare. The custom of the Easter Bunny in North America dates back to the 18th century and the arrival of German immigrants, although the celebration of the holiday did not become widespread until the 19th century, by which time the Eastre hare had been replaced by the Easter Rabbit- or Bunny. Exchanging candy and chocolate Easter eggs is a 20th century invention, but exchanging real eggs is an ancient, springtime custom that predates Easter. The egg, as symbol of birth and rebirth, has a long tradition in many cultures, including Egyption, Roman and Greek. In the 2nd century AD, the Catholic Church combined the ancient tradition of the egg with legend of Simon of Cyrene, who is said to have placed a basket of eggs on the ground so he could help carry Christ's cross. Upon returning to his basket, he discovered the eggs were a rainbow of colours."
I've never heard that Simon of Cyrene story before. I have heard something about the pagan holiday coinciding with Easter.
I'm not sure what the truth is.
What do we do?
I still want a chocolate bunny for Easter!!
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Paul took on the persona of many so that he could win them. Of course he never compromised his walk when doing so.
The church in later years adopted the same tactic. They would embrace the symbols of other religions and then interpret those symbols using Jesus as the base (like making a soup). Of course I believe that when the church started doing this they truly did compromise the message of Jesus.
So today we have a mixture of christian/pagan festivals that are celebrated in differing cultures. When I first became a christian I fought agianst this paganization. Alas, people will insist on their parties and symbols.
So at easter I will eat the chocolates and also give a resurrection card celebrating his rising. Just don't expect me to raise a hare over my bald head in celebration. It does nothing for me.
I dunno Dougie. I've never heard that story either.
But I will use any excuse at all to eat chocolate.
And apparently, so will Joe. :)
Obviously, I've lived many years in the shadow of paganism without knowing any of the things you have just written about. I don't think the pagans have had any influence on me at all. At Easter I celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and no pagan ritual has had any effect on my remembrance. As a matter of fact, no evil spirit has any power over me, so, I think I'll just go on worshipping Christ and ignore the infidels.
Yes Joe, that is in 1 Corinthians 9:22. I like your answer. Makes sense.
Patti.... I love choclate too. Every Christmas and Easter it's a must!
" As a matter of fact, no evil spirit has any power over me"
I agree Dad. They can watch us as we worship the real God. Maybe they will follow some day!
Patti>>.. Chocolate.(sp) We could spell it choc o lot!
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