Poor Herb, it doesn’t take much to mess with his mind! :-)
Easter was originally a pagan festival dedicated to Ishtar the goddess of fertility. Both the egg and the rabbit are symbols of fertility. Neither of which has anything to do with what Christians celebrate, and that is Resurrection Sunday.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
Poor Herb, it doesn’t take much to mess with his mind! :-)
steelersneo about 13 years ago
Easter was originally a pagan festival dedicated to Ishtar the goddess of fertility. Both the egg and the rabbit are symbols of fertility. Neither of which has anything to do with what Christians celebrate, and that is Resurrection Sunday.