Easter’s Dark Side

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The actual origin of the name Easter is still unknown, but people have speculated since the eighth-century that the name could have originated with Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility.

Here is some of the evidence built for this case.

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The word Eastre is derived from the ancient word for spring.

The Greek month that corresponds with April is dedicated to Eastre.


A springtime festival, which was held in her honor, was celebrated utilizing a rabbit, which represents fertility.

Colored eggs, which represent the bright colors of spring and sunlight, were also commonplace during this festival.

 

Learn more about the resurrection celebration here.

Source: Funk & Wagnalls® New Encyclopedia. © 2005 World Almanac Education Group, A WRC Media Company


 

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