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How Stuff Works: Easter
Describes the religious and cultural origins of the Easter holiday as well as symbols such as Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, and hot cross buns.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/easter.htm
Christine O'Keeffe's Easter Page
Easter history, customs, legends, and links. History and customs of May Day.
http://www.tartanplace.com/easte.html
Easter by Indianvisit.com
Describes how the holy festival Easter is celebrated in India.
http://www.indianvisit.com/ivnew/fairsandf...
Easter - Its Origins and Meanings
Short scholarly article presents the Jewish, Christian, and Pagan origins and meanings of Easter.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/easter.h...
A Short History of Easter and Spring.
Brief history of the spring festival.
http://theholidayspot.com/easter/history/
The Easter Page
Examines the historical roots of Easter and traditions associated with the holiday.
http://wilstar.com/holidays/easter.htm
The Story of Easter
Brief account traces the evolution of Easter from a pagan festival to a Christian celebration.
http://www.holidays.net/easter/story.htm
Carla's Creations Easter Page
Page summarizes both pre-Christian and Christian Easter traditions.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/25...
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2006