This category lists pages and sites that tell how Easter celebrations became a tradition.
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- The Easter Page Examines the historical roots of Easter and traditions associated with the holiday.
- Easter - Its Origins and Meanings Short scholarly article presents the Jewish, Christian, and Pagan origins and meanings of Easter.
- Christine O'Keeffe's Easter Page Easter history, customs, legends, and links. History and customs of May Day.
- A Very Happy Easter to All from Twilight Bridge Learn about the origin of easter, the significance of the holiday's symbols, cuisine, games, crafts, humor, bunnies, eggs, and lilies.
- The Easter Story Explains the origins of Easter and many of the traditions surrounding the holiday. Taken from "Heathen Holidays" by Denise Snodgrass.
- 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.
- GourmetSleuth - Easter Traditions Provides summaries of the stories behind the holiday and many of its symbols, including eggs, bunnies, lilies, and peeps.