Are rung in France and Italy throughout the year
but they are not rung on the Thursday before good Friday. They are silent as way to remember the death of Jesus. They are
then rung on Easter Sunday as way of telling people Jesus is alive again.
This is the symbol for the Christian religion
as Jesus was nailed to a cross but then came back to life.
The lily was a reminder to the Christians of how Jesus
came back to life. The white Easter Lily is used in many Easter services. It is supposed to be a symbol of the purity of the
Virgin Mary.
Such as daffodil, narcissus and the tulip. Area symbol
as they bloom in the spring.
The lamb is a symbol as people thought of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who would watch over
them as they were lambs. Lambs are born in spring. The Israelites also used lamb's blood to save their firstborn in ancient
Egypt.
Rabbits are reminder of spring and new life. They were the favorite animal of the spring goddess Eastre.
These are a symbol of spring as well as Easter. They are a sign of new life.
These are used as a symbol of peace.
Unleavened flat bread is eaten to remember Jesus's sacrifice.
Red wine is drunk to remember Jesus shedding His blood for humans.
Candles give light in darkness. Jesus is seen as "the eternal light" showing Christians the
way from death to life.
