The egg has been an important part of history even before its association with the Easter Bunny. As you know, it currently has strong ceremonial ties with the Christian holiday Easter. But even before this attachment, the egg has been a symbol of spring, fertility, new life, and even special powers throughout the years.
During the middle ages, the Romans, Greeks, Chinese, Indians, Japanese, Egyptians, Persians and more all regarded the egg as an important symbol of the universe or rebirth of the earth. During these times, the egg was identified as a tradition and was often given as gifts during spring festivals. It also appears in Pagan mythology and customs with the thought that Heaven and Earth were formed from two halves of an egg!
Christianity changed the symbolism of the egg from the rebirth of the earth to the rebirth experience during the life of Christ. This strong symbolism has made the egg very popular during the Easter holiday for centuries. As part of the celebration, different cultures have developed their own way of beautifying Easter Eggs. The end result being a variety of bright and colorful eggs that are sometimes considered a work of art. The Faberge eggs were made for a reason!
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