Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Easter!

Easter is coming!




We Wish 

you all a very

Happy Easter!!



Here are some facts about Easter: Did you know that...

  • The first Easter baskets were made to look like bird's nests?
  • The traditional act of painting eggs is called Pysanka?
  • The custom of giving eggs at Easter time has been traced back to Egyptians, Persians, Gauls, Greeks and Romans, to whom the egg was a symbol of life?
  • Easter is now celebrated (in the words of the Book of Common Prayer) on the first Sunday after the full moon which happens on or after March 21, the Spring Equinox? 

You can also watch this short video to learn more about Easter traditions. Just go the site below and enjoy!

http://www.history.com/topics/easter-symbols/videos#bet-you-didnt-know-easter-traditions


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