The Easter we celebrate today is a combination 1 of different traditions. Partly, it comes from old festivals2 to celebrate Spring. And partly it comes from the Christian celebration of the rebirth3 of Jesus Christ.Most people agree that the word “Easter” comes from the Anglo-Saxon4 Goddess Eastre, a symbol of Spring. It is easy to see how “Eastre time” became “Easter time”.As a chief Christian festival, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the 1st day of Spring. It can be as early as March 22, or as late as April 25! Many dates of the Christian5 calendar are dependent on Easter.The celebrations of Easter have many customs and legends that have nothing to do with Chr istianity6. Of all the symbols associated7 with Easter, the egg, the symbol of richness8 and new life, is the most important. The customs and traditions of using eggs have been associated with Easter for centuries.Originally, Easter eggs were painted with bright colors to represent the sunlight of spring and were used in Easter-egg rolling contests or given as gifts. After they were colored and printed with various designs, the eggs were exchanged by lovers and romantic admirers. In the Middle Ages, eggs were traditionally given at Easter to the servants. In Germany, eggs were given to children along with other Easter gifts.

Easter celebrated by the world today actually blends many ancient traditions. Part of it comes from the ancient Spring Festival, and part of it comes from the Christian ceremony to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Most people think that the word "Easter" comes from EASTRE, the goddess believed by Anglo-Saxons, who is a symbol of spring. In this way, it is not difficult to understand how the "festival of the goddess EASTER" evolved into the word "Easter" today. Easter is an important Christian festival. After the vernal equinox (March 2 1 day) every year, the first Sunday after the first full moon is Easter. It can be as early as March 22nd or as late as April 25th. Many important days in the Christian calendar are related to the specific date of Easter. Many customs and legends of Easter festivals have nothing to do with Christianity. Among all the symbolic things related to Easter, Easter eggs are the most important, which symbolizes richness and rebirth. The customs and traditions related to eggs have become an integral part of Easter festivals for hundreds of years. At first, Easter eggs were painted with bright colors, symbolizing the sunshine in spring, and were used in egg rolling competitions or as gifts. Lovers and romantic lovers paint eggs in colors and draw various patterns and exchange them with each other. In the Middle Ages, owners used to give eggs to their servants on Easter. In Germany, adults give eggs to children along with other Easter gifts.