About Today: Why Do We Color Eggs for Easter?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When I was a kid, I found the whole egg-and-bunny-for-Easter thing very confusing. I sat diligently through the entire Easter service, waiting for the pastor to explain it. During a lull, I turned to my source for all information: My Dad. The Origin of the Easter Bunny (and Easter Eggs) "When does Jesus find the Easter eggs?" I demanded. He laughed so hard, we almost got booted out of church. The History of Easter Eggs Strange Easter Bunny-Themed Inventions The Easter Story Once he stopped laughing, he explained to me that the eggs and bunnies didn't directly have to do with the service we were attending. Come to think of it, every year afterward, he read us the Easter story. Coincidence? Bible Verses for Easter What Is Good Friday? Top 10 Easter Books for Kids Books are a great last-minute (and low calorie) treat for Easter baskets. Should You Give a Pet Bunny for a Gift? Board Books About Easter Easter Breakfast and Brunch Menus Of course, my favorite egg-related activity on Easter is brunch. Coloring them is all well and good, but I prefer to celebrate by scrambling them. Easter Menu With Recipes Easter Cupcakes Today Ads Easter Bunny Basket Colour Easter Eggs Easter Bunnies Decorated Eggs Eastereggs Featured Articles All About Triglycerides White House Easter Egg Roll What Are Health Savings Accounts? How to Speed Date Should You Exercise When You're Sick? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement