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Here are some Easter Traditions you might come across:
Dying Easter eggs actually has roots in many cultures, including Jewish, Egyptian, Persian, and Greek cultures. For most cultures, eggs represent rebirth and the spring equinox. Eggs first became part of Easter in Medieval Europe. People were not allowed to eat eggs during Lent (the 40 days before Easter), so there were a lot of extra eggs. On Easter, people would eat these surplus eggs and also dye them to represent the blood of Christ.
The Cadbury Crème Egg is perhaps one of the most famous Easter candies. It has chocolate on the outside and a sugar crème (fondant) on the inside.
Jeweled or Fabergé eggs are very popular in Russia. Only 43 original Fabergé eggs exist today.
Easter Egg baskets originated from the custom of bringing baskets to church when Lent was over. The baskets were full of food for Easter supper, which were blessed by the clergy. Now, we fill baskets with fake grass and candy.
The Easter Bunny: Comes from Eostra, the Germanic pagan goddess of spring and rebirth after winter. Now, Eostra is represented by a bunny. Many parents tell their children that they will receive a basket filled with chocolates, candy, and toys from the Easter bunny.
Hot Cross Buns originated long before Easter candy, and are usually eaten on Good Friday before Easter. The icing on top represents the cross on which Jesus was crucified.
The Easter Egg Hunt is a common American tradition that involves hiding eggs outside. Children run around and try to find as many eggs as they can. A popular trend is to fill plastic eggs with candy or coins.
Marshmallow Peeps, a chick-shaped marshmallow candy, used to take 27 hours to create (in 1953). Thanks to technology, it now takes 6 minutes! Recently, Dunkin Donuts introduced a Peep donut!
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