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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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