[sotd] How Easter Works [March 20, 2008]
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How Easter Works
Today's site, from the folks at How Stuff Works, offers an instructive
exhibit about Easter. Gentle Subscribers will find a pleasantly informative
presentation with perhaps a few surprising details.
"Every year as Easter approaches, stores are filled with jelly beans, candy
eggs, egg-coloring kits, bunnies of all types, and baskets for carrying all
of this bounty. However, most of us know that Easter isn't simply a
commercial festival about dyeing and hiding eggs or wearing new spring
attire. Easter is the Christian observance of the crucifixion of Jesus
Christ and his resurrection days later. It's the central festival of the
Christian church ... " - from the website
Since Easter is a movable feast, the exhibit begins by explaining how the
date is calculated and describes the Season Of Lent, along with the lenten
customs followed on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Further details on
the religious traditions of Holy Week are also presented. A fascinating
review of the more secular practices of Easter reveal the pagan origins of
"hot cross buns", as well as the iconic Easter egg and even the winsome
rabbit, along with a cautionary note about the unsuitability of bunnies as
pets for children. Additional sections take a look at Easter celebrations
around the world and the American tradition of egg rolling.
Hop over to the site for an enlightening exhibit about Easter at:
http://people.howstuffworks.com/easter.htm
A.M. Holm
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