Directory of History Resources

This category lists pages and sites that tell how Easter celebrations became a tradition.

Resources in This Category

A Very Happy Easter to All from Twilight Bridge

http://www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/easter/
Learn about the origin of easter, the significance of the holiday's symbols, cuisine, games, crafts, humor, bunnies, eggs, and lilies.
Christine O'Keeffe's Easter Page

http://www.tartanplace.com/easte.html
Easter history, customs, legends, and links. History and customs of May Day.
Easter - Its Origins and Meanings

http://www.religioustolerance.org/easter.htm
Short scholarly article presents the Jewish, Christian, and Pagan origins and meanings of Easter.
GourmetSleuth - Easter Traditions

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/articles/detail/easter-traditions
Provides summaries of the stories behind the holiday and many of its symbols, including eggs, bunnies, lilies, and peeps.
How Stuff Works: Easter

http://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays/easter.htm
Describes the religious and cultural origins of the Easter holiday as well as symbols such as Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, and hot cross buns.
The Easter Page

http://wilstar.com/holidays/easter.htm
Examines the historical roots of Easter and traditions associated with the holiday.
The Easter Story

http://www.prime.org/holiday/easter.html
Explains the origins of Easter and many of the traditions surrounding the holiday. Taken from "Heathen Holidays" by Denise Snodgrass.

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