The origin of the practice of coloring eggs can be traced back to ancient times – there are many symbolic references tied to the egg from fertility to the hard shell representing Christ’s tomb. Also the first colored eggs may well have been red to symbolize the blood of Christ.
There are many views on social media sights of the adorable Scottish lass asking her Da about the connection between bunnies and eggs?!? Legend goes that in 1700 or so immigrants to America from Germany shared the children’s tale of the great and magical “Oschter Haws”, the fabled egg laying hare. Children gathered to create straw nests for the creature to lay its colored eggs. In my childhood home, we left carrots out for the tired bunny much like leaving cookies and milk for Santa. Regardless of your beliefs, the colored eggs welcome Spring and bring families together with this enjoyable activity. In China, we learned that red colored eggs are gifts that symbolize the birth of a child, which further supports the significance and importance of family.
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Carolyn K Persad
4/21/2017 07:12:46 am
Thank you everyone for the cake(s) and celebrating with Greg on his 16th Birthday!
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