Eggcellent Luminaries - 4 Per Pack

The tradition of Easter eggs may have evolved from the pagan festival of Eostre, the goddess of Spring. As ancient symbols of new life, eggs were exchanged and eaten during the celebration. Later, eggs were used by Christian missionaries to illustrate a natural parallel to the resurrection as well as adapting the name, Easter, for the religious holiday.



Dyed Easter eggs can trace their origins back to medieval Europe when nobles would give them as gifts to enjoy at the end of Lent.



So where does the Easter Bunny come in? The tradition arrived in the U.S. with German immigrants in the 17th century. Their children would make nests for Ostergase, an egg-laying hare that left colored eggs for those who were well-behaved. Easter egg hunts were also part of the festivities. The custom eventually spread across the country and today the Easter Bunny gives out treats in decorated baskets.