Easter has its origins in Jewish traditions namely the Jewish Passover. The Easter bunny and Easter eggs were introduced as symbols of fertility from pagan traditions. The Easter bunny gained its real recognition in the 19th century as a result of mass-produced chocolate and toy bunnies.
| Channel | Publish Date | Thumbnail & View Count | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cooking the World | 2022-04-17 19:00:15 |  5,915 Views |
German Easter Meals – 15 German Easter Dishes
The Christian context for Easter is the resurrection of Jesus who according to the biblical testimony was crucified on the Friday before Easter. Since 325 AD Christian Easter has been celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon of spring.
Over the centuries various customs emerged in the German regions some of which are still followed today. One tradition that is still very popular is the hiding of Easter eggs. Children in particular have a lot of fun on Easter Sunday looking for Easter eggs whether in the garden or at home. Regardless of whether they are made of baked or painted chocolate the Easter egg has become an indispensable part of Easter.
Other Easter customs in Germany are the Osterkerze (Easter candle) Osterwasser (Easter water) and Osterfeuer (Easter fire). The history of the Easter candle goes back to the 4th century and is connected to the pagan tradition of burnt offerings. Already in pre-Christian mythologies light was considered a symbol of life. When the symbol of the Easter candle was created this idea was taken over and expanded to the resurrection of Christ.
