![]() ![]() Painting eggs is a common activity at various times of the year for many countries, including Ukraine, the U.S., Austria, Germany, Poland, Russia, and Bulgaria. The “dying of eggs” tradition may have its roots in the ancient Zoroastrians’ painting egg ritual on the Spring Equinox. Christians claim Easter eggs represent Christ’s Resurrection – an egg inevitably means new life or birth into a new life. Easter EggsĮaster Eggs are another symbol of fertility and rebirth. In addition, there’s speculation the goddess Eostre once had a consort who was part-rabbit. It should come as no surprise the Rabbit is one of Ostara’s original symbols of fertility. Bunnies are cute, fluffy, and hippety-hoppety. But where does the Easter Bunny come from? Just like so many other historical Holiday icons and traditions, the Easter Bunny was born from Pagan customs. The Easter Bunny is an image on a pedestal with the likes of Santa Claus and The Tooth Fairy. Flowers are budding, lambs are bleating in the fields, and the whole of nature is singing. The earth is returning to its abundant greenness and the sun is returning to the high skies. Fertility and rebirth of the earth were the two main reasons for Ostara festivities. The word Easter looks a lot like the Spring Goddess’s name Eostre, doesn’t it? There’s no coincidence there! Ostara (the Spring Equinox) was celebrated by Germanic people and by the Anglo-Saxons. If it happens the first full moon of Spring falls on a Sunday, then Easter will be on the following Sunday. Why is this? To find Jesus’ Resurrection Day on the calendar – look at the first full moon following the Spring Equinox, and Easter will be on the first Sunday following the full moon. ![]() The symbols of Ostara are uncannily similar to the traditions of the Christian holiday Easter. The word Ostara originates from a Spring Goddess’s name- Eostre. ![]() Learn all about Ostara’s meaning, how to celebrate Ostara with old and modern traditions, and adapt our simple Ostara ritual as your own. Many Wiccans, witches and Pagans celebrate the Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara, which falls around March 21st on the calendar each year. The Spring Equinox is knocking on our dew-stained windows, beckoning us to remember its beauty and release. ![]()
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