EASTER

In view of certain readers following faiths that exclude or disallow Easter, this content might be of interest.

Easter worldwide is celebrated in April at full moon, which is simultaneously linked to the Jewish Passover.

Besides many church services occurring, the full moon is relative to the month of April.

It is questionable why eggs are significant.  It is reasonable that they represent life, and the breaking of an Easter egg has become symbolic of the empty tomb into which Jesus was placed, creating a phenomenon of a supernatural resurrection of the dead.

Eggs became customized in the West, decorated with chocolate, filled with “sweet treats“.

The hunting of hidden eggs delivered by the Easter bunny has become a great excitement for youngsters and these rather cute animals certainly clarify reproduction !

In certain parts of the world, plastic eggs are filled with marshmallows.

The first Easter eggs were created by The Cadbury company, in 1875, eventually arousing  “the egg Hunt”. In the same era, clothing like the Easter bonnet and fashionable lengthy skirts were trending.

Questions have arisen as to whether Africans partake in this celebration, of which in fact many do,  but have rituals with offerings to ancestors, relative to the agricultural calendar.  

The Easter celebration is commercially overwhelming regarding greeting cards, holiday relaxation, uplifting tourism and increased expenditure albeit a “tight economy“.

In closing, best wishes are extended for a safe and enjoyable festive period.