[ATLANTA - Oestre 2006]
Jesus schmeezus ... it's Easter Sunday!
One does wonder how few people are aware of the origins of Easter's traditions & symbolism.
Easter embodies many pre-Christian traditions. The name is a derivation of Oestre, the Anglo-Saxon name of a Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility, to whom was dedicated a month corresponding to April. Her festival was celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox.
Traditions associated with the festival survive in the Easter rabbit (a symbol of fertility) and in coloured easter eggs (originally painted with bright colours to represent the sunlight of spring).
Christianity did not destroy paganism ... it adopted pagan traditions & symbolism.
HAPPY BUNNY DAY !!!
Take a moment to remember those bunnies less fortunate ... particularly Mr Chunky Buns here ...
Here's to a fruitful harvest!
Yours with bunnyfeets,
Richard
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