This week our focus is Easter, the Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus’ resurrection. Its name stems from Eostre , goddess of spring; Easter eggs date back to medieval times; …
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This week our focus is Easter, the Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus’ resurrection. Its name stems from Eostre, goddess of spring; Easter eggs date back to medieval times; decorating eggs began in Ukraine; the Easter bunny originated in Germany; the holiday’s date changes each year; Dutchman Jacob Roggeveen discovered Easter Island on Easter Sunday in 1722; Winter Haven was home to the largest egg hunt in 2007; and most consumers of chocolate bunnies eat the ears first.
