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The Easter Bunny and Cadbury Eggs Began with These Easter Symbols
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Tags: Easter, symbols, religion, christianity
These are symbols of Easter that include both the pagan and Christian tradition
| | Rabbits and hares - symbol of new life and rebirth |
| | Eggs - painted different colors to represent the sunlight of spring |
| | Christian Egg - symbol of Christ's rebirth |
| | Hot Cross Buns - made to honor the Saxon fertility goddess Eastre. Crosses of buns represent the moon's quarters, though Christians see the crosses as a reference to crucifixion |
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