Where does the word EASTER came from?
Pagan Tradition gave us the English word "easter" which comes from the word "eostre", The Anglo-Saxon word for April was "Eostre Monath" (the Month of Openings)
According to Bede, the English monastic Historian, the month was named after the Anglo Saxon goddess Esostre. Rituals related to the goddess Esostre focus on new beginnings, symbolized by the Easter eggs , and fertility which is symbolized by the hare (or Easter Bunny)
So why Eggs and Bunny on Easter?
Here's an Anglo-Saxon Legend to explain that: :)
An Anglo Saxon legend tells how the Saxon goddess Eostre found a wounded bird and transformed it into a hare , so that it could survive the winter. The Hare found it could lay eggs, so it decorated these each spring and left them as offering to the goddess. (Well that's the legend)
It is also commonly believed that Easter are Christian festival. For Christians, the custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life.
Whatever the reason may be,Easter becomes part of the tradition where Kids and adults alike enjoy the season in every possible way they can.
This Year, Elite Resort and Spa -Muharraq celebrates Easter with you in the most simple but joyful celebration , as we give you THE EASTER LUNCH with a whole lot of fun for the Whole Family.This is open for ALL Christian and Non-Christians alike
Let your kids experience every small part of the tradition and culture, and help them experience the WORLD!
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some sources:
Wikepedia
http://projectbritain.com/festivals/january.htm
