Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the event is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died in roughly 30 A.D. The holiday concludes the “Passion of Christ,” a series of events and holidays that begins with Lent—a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and sacrifice—and ends with Holy Week, which includes Holy Thursday (the celebration of Jesus’ Last Supper with his 12 Apostles), Good Friday (on which Jesus’ crucifixion is observed), and Easter Sunday. Although a holiday of high religious significance in the Christian faith, many traditions associated with Easter date back to pre-Christian, pagan times. Despite its significance as a Christian holy day, many of the traditions and symbols that play a key role in Easter observances actually have roots in pagan celebrations—particularly the pagan goddess Eostre (or Ostara), the ancient Germanic goddess o...

My favorite tradition from when I was a kid was hunting for Easter eggs at my grandparents' house. They had a huge amount of land and hid tons of eggs for us kids to all find. Sometimes I miss being a kid and being able to do stuff like that. -Kate R. My favorite Easter tradition is dying Easter eggs with my family. -Colleen R. I love hiding eggs for my kids. Mix of both plastic with candy and money and the eggs we colored as a family. Which coloring eggs is always fun as well. -Sandy A.  When I was a kid I enjoyed dying eggs. -Heather K. Easter traditions my mom usually make sure us all baskets and I contribute to everyone’s basket but my own. I also make my mom and nephew a basket. Then on Easter my family does egg dying and has a meal together at lunch time. Also, around Easter I go over to see my nephew and give him his basket. -Gina D.