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To: Hildy
Could somebody here please explain to this Jew what bunnies, eggs and bonnets have to do with the resurrection of Christ?

Medieval tradition. The peasants didn't have to work on the Lord's manor lands on Easter and were given extra eggs for their trouble.

In time, eggs symbolized birth renewal (easter is near the spring equinox -- officially its the First Sunday after the First Full Moon After the Spring Equinox) -- Spring -- renewal -- resurrection -- renewal .. etc

Easter Bunny grew out of all of that.

50 posted on 04/11/2004 9:43:43 AM PDT by MrsEmmaPeel
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To: MrsEmmaPeel
I always wear sandals..

If it was good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me.

All that matters to God is what is in your heart.
182 posted on 04/11/2004 12:10:32 PM PDT by FreeHueco
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