April 20, 2014 at 7:28 pm
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Lena
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It is a symbol of fertility that goes along with the eggs and part of the pagan celebration of spring. Many of the Christian holidays have pagan roots in the traditions associated with them. Part of the way of converting the pagans to Christianity.
http://www.care2.com/causes/how-the-christians-stole-easter.html