I am not Christian, so I don't have any interest in Christian events and special days. As a 'language' teacher, I believe I should have various interest. But I personally don't like Christianity. No offense is meant to the religious people.
There are religious Christian co-teachers in my school. The other day, one of the teachers came and asked me about the word "Easter", "Resurrection".
Why Easter is not Resurrection day or something, he asked. So I happened to search for the origin of Easter.
The word 'Easter' derives from the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring, Eostre, and her festival. This pagan holiday held in her honour was a celebration of renewed growth after the barren winter - the egg representing life force and the hare and rabbit symbols of fertility.
Thanks to him, I learned another thing.
If you would like to learn more about Easter, go to http://www.allinfoaboutenglishculture.com/easter.html
You can find more.
I believe Easter is around the corner. I am sure some of you are Christians. How do you celebrate Easter?
I am curious how you will enjoy Easter. I've never had the experience so it's all new for me.
Why don't you share with me?
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It's already April. We can see cherry blossoms from place to place. Easter reminds me again that April has come. I'd like to know more about American culture and hope you can learn a lot by doing this.
Becasue I went to the christian high school, I prepared eggs for Easter for 3years and took many pretty eggs from my friends. But I din't know about the meaning of Easter because I'm also no Christian. Now I can know it. Thank you for your explanation.
Today,My children brought two decorated eggs to me. I could know about the special day, Easter.I am not a christian. But I will surf the internet site which you recommended. It is an interesting topic to me.
I don't know well about the Easter, but I like it. Yesterday and today also I am surrounded by pretty decorated eggs. I ate four yesterday and I am eating them even now..^^The site was very interesting. thank you~
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