Easter has been celebrated for many years now, but there might just be a few facts about it that you did not know, like these:
• Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian religion.
• Eggs have been seen as ancient symbols of fertility, while spring-time is considered to bring new life and rebirth.
• 70 per cent of the Easter candy purchased is chocolate.
• Egg dyes were once made out of natural items such as onion peels, tree bark, flower petals and juices.
• The first story of a rabbit (later named the “Easter Bunny”) hiding eggs in a garden was published in 1680.
• Easter takes place on a Sunday, after the 40-day period called Lent. Lent is referred to as a time of fasting, but participants focus more on giving up one significant indulgence.
• Holy Week is celebrated during the week leading up to Easter. It begins on Palm Sunday, continues on to Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and then finally, Easter Sunday.
• “The White House Easter Egg Roll” event has been celebrated by the presidents of the United States and their families since 1878.
Source: https://www.dosomething.org
