Eggs 
are a symbol of the new life that returns
to nature at Easter Time. The custom of exchanging eggs
began long before Easter was celebrated.
It was a custom of the Egyptians and the Persians.
They exchanged eggs decorated in Spring colors.
They believed Earth hatched from an egg
which contributed to this custom.
Early Christians used red colored eggs
to symbolize the Resurrection.
In England they began writing messages
and dates on their eggs and exchanging them
with friends and loved ones.
In the 1800’s, candied eggs were made.
They were open on one end and a scene was put inside.
They were used as table centerpieces.
While we’re at it…where did the bunny thing come from?
Rabbits 
symbolized new life and rebirth
in ancient Egypt.
They considered it a symbol of the moon
as the moon determines the date of Easter.
The Easter Bunny’s visit is based upon a German Legend.
The legend goes that a poor woman decorated eggs
for her children to find during a famine.
At the moment they found them,
they looked up to see a big bunny hopping away.
