Interesting facts about Easter

Easter is one of the greatest Christian holidays celebrating the end of the Holy Week.

Then we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who, according to the traditions, redeems the sins of all mankind, hanging on the cross.

The Easter World's custom is mostly related to painting, exchanging and knocking eggs for health. This custom is a favorite of all small and large. But what do we not know about Easter?

Here are some interesting and little-known facts about this holiday.

1. The Easter rabbit tradition began in the US in the 18th century. It is believed that the origin of this tradition is rooted somewhere in Europe, but the issue is controversial. In our country, the Easter rabbit is becoming more and more popular.

2. Easter is celebrated at different times by Eastern and Western Christians. The reason is that the dates of Easter are determined depending on the calendar that follows - the Julian or the Gregorian.

3. White lily is a symbol of resurrection in many countries around the world.

4. Jelly candies in the form of eggs were first created in North America during the Civil War. These candies were sent to soldiers who were far away from their families.

5. Traditional dyeing of eggs is called writing or writing. Painting used to be painted with natural materials such as red beet red paint. The rest of the decoration was applied to the egg by hot charcoal.

6. The Passover Day is variable and depends on the phases of the Moon. In fact, the formula for calculating the day of Easter depends on the spring equinox, the moon phases, the spring full moon.

7. The Latin name Easter - Easter, comes from the name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eastre, which symbolizes the beginning of the life with which the eggs are connected.

8. The exchange of eggs for Easter dates back to springtime, in which eggs are a symbol of reincarnation and fertility in many cultures.

9. In some Anglo-Saxon cultures, where the pretense is a traditional dessert breakfast, it is also associated with Easter because of the twisted dough in the middle, reminiscent of hands folded for prayer.

10. For Americans, Easter is the second feast on sweets after Halloween.

11. Christians make special meaning in Easter eggs - they symbolize joy, celebration, new life, and resurrection.

12. Easter is the oldest and most significant holiday in the Christian calendar. It is celebrated three days after the actual death of Christ.

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