EASTER

 

Jesus cannot forget us; we have been graven on the palms of his hands.
Lois Picillo

Pre-reading activity:

• What are the first three words that come to your mind when you hear the word 'Easter'?

• What do people celebrate at Easter?

• Rate the following Easter traditions (1-4) in order of importance to you:

___ A big meal ___ Easter eggs ___ Attending Church service ___ Vacation ___ Any other ???

Now read this text about EASTER

Easter is a Christian Festival that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On the third day after Good Friday, the day of his crucifixion, now called Easter Sunday, he rose from the dead. Mourners went to His tomb to collect His body. However, He was not there and they were greeted by an angel who said :
"He is Risen".

Of all the symbols associated with Easter the egg, the symbol of fertility and new life, is the most identifiable. The customs and traditions of using eggs have been associated with Easter for centuries.

Originally Easter Eggs were painted with bright colours to represent the sunlight of spring and were used in Easter-egg rolling contests or given as gifts. After they were coloured and etched with various designs the eggs were exchanged by lovers and romantic admirers, much the same as Valentine's.

In medieval time eggs were traditionally given at Easter to the servants. In Germany eggs were given to children along with other Easter gifts

THE EASTER BUNNIES

"Here comes Peter Cottontail
hoppin' down the bunny trail
Hippity hoppity
Easters on its way!"

"Oh! here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin' down the bunny trail,
Hippity hoppity
Happy Easter day"

The Easter Bunny's visit is based upon a German Legend. The legend goes that a poor woman decorated eggs for her children to find during a famine.
At the moment they found them, they looked up to see a big bunny hopping away.

The children would build their nest in a secluded place in the home, the barn or the garden. Boys would use their caps and girls their bonnets to make the nests . The use of elaborate Easter baskets would come later as the tradition of the Easter bunny spread through out the country.

Are you ready for a QUIZ ?

Hope you enjoy it !!!

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