Easter and eggs: What is the connection? A quick look at the roots of the tradition | Today news

Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is one of the most important events in the Christian calendar. It falls on April 20. The day consists of festival and celebration, as people participate in religious services, decorate and exchange sale eggs in classic Easter games. What is Easter? Easter is a celebration of the victory of life over death and is considered an important event in the Christian faith. According to the ecclesiastical tradition, it comes to the Paschal moon on the first Sunday, which follows the Spring match, which causes the date to shift each year according to lunar cycles. It usually falls between March 22 and April 25. It is the end of the holy week, which consists of Palm Sunday (Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem), Maundy Thursday (last dinner), Good Friday (Jesus’ crucifixion) and Easter Sunday (Jesus’ resurrection). Easter reminds to hold on to hope, even in the darkest times, because light is always waiting at the end of the journey. It symbolizes renewal, rebirth, and the lasting power of hope, inspiring to embody love, forgiveness, and compassion in our everyday lives, according to Jesus’ examples and values. Easter: History of the use of eggs The egg has long been a symbol of new life and rebirth before Christianity. Eggs were associated with fertility and the rebirth of the earth in the spring in ancient cultures. It is believed that Easter egg traditions come from pagan spring festivals, especially those who honor fertility goddesses such as ēostre (a Angels -Saxon goddess), whose name is the origin of the word Easter. Early Christians adopted the egg as a symbol of Jesus’ resurrection. Easter marked the end of the fasting time, and eggs are used regularly among the first things people ate to break the fast. Children are looking for hidden eggs, mostly filled with candy or toys. Interestingly, it is a widespread tradition, especially in Eastern Europe. The tradition expanded overtime to containing chocolate paslings, which became prominent in the late 19th century. The first chocolate pasled eggs appeared in Europe, with France and Germany ahead. First Published: 19 Apr 2025, 08:11 AM Ist