Understanding the meaning behind Easter symbols

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Today, Catholics celebrate Easter, which takes place at the end of Holy Week and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Turn the cards over and discover the meaning of the main Easter symbols.
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Easter Bunny The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children on Easter Sunday. The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life.
Easter Eggs The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection.
Easter Lilies Legend has it that white lilies sprung from the ground around Jesus as he spent his final hours on the cross. It is said that when his perspiration hit the ground, a lily grew in that spot. Easter lilies are symbolic of new life as well as purity. For Easter, they symbolize Jesus' resurrection and the promise of everlasting life.
The Lamb The lamb symbolizes Jesus himself. According to Christian tradition, Jesus was sent to Earth to provide for the forgiveness of the sins of all mankind. On Good Friday, the day he was crucified, he was led “as a lamb to the slaughter.”
Palm Branches During Christian church services on Palm Sunday, the week before Easter, parishioners are provided with palm fronds that are used to ceremonially recreate Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem prior to the crucifixion.
The Cross The cross is among the most powerful and important religious symbols of Easter. While religious crosses can be made of different materials, a plain wooden cross is the version most symbolic of Easter.
The Paschal Candle The Paschal candle is lit from a new fire during Easter Vigil, which takes place at church the evening before Easter Sunday. It's a beeswax candle that is marked with the year, a cross and the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, which represent the beginning and the end. The Paschal candle is then used to light smaller candles held by the members of the congregation to represent spreading the light of Jesus.
The Butterfly They are symbols of the resurrection of Jesus. Just as butterflies emerge from a chrysalis in which they are hidden away, Jesus emerges from the tomb three days after being laid to rest in it. They also represent the transformation the Christian faith can lead to, through the grace of God.
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