Easter eggs
& baby chicks- Eggs and chicks symbolize new life. Eggs
have been a symbol of spring since ancient times. An egg also is a
symbol of the rock tomb out of which Christ emerged when he arose
again. The chick, hatching out of the egg, symbolizes new life or
re-birth.
Easter bunny-
The rabbit, or hare, was a symbol of abundant new life in ancient times,
and reminds us of spring and new life.
Easter
Lilies- The white blossoms symbolize the purity of Jesus.
Lilies, emerging from the earth in the spring, also symbolize new life
and the resurrection of Christ. All
About Easter Lilies
The lamb-
Represents Jesus, "the Lamb of God."
The cross
- Symbolizes Jesus' victory over death.
Palm
branches- Represents when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the first
Palm Sunday and people waved palm branches, welcoming him.
Easter hats
& wearing new clothes for Easter-
Symbolizes new life offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Hot Cross
Buns- Hot cross buns have a cross of icing on the top to remind
people of Christ.
Candles
- Symbolize Jesus, "the light of the world."
Pretzels-
A food eaten during Lent- the twisted shaped symbolizes arms crossed in
prayer.
Easter
& Spring
flowers- Daffodils and tulips bloom in the spring, and symbolize
spring and new life.
Baby animals- Baby animals born in the
spring also represent spring and new life.
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