| In Christian belief, more specifically Catholic traditions; | | | | resurrection which is why Jesus Christ is regarded as |
| Easter is the season to rejoice and celebrate the | | | | our Lord and Saviour, not just as a simple prophet. |
| resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ, this season is | | | | The tradition of sharing Easter gift baskets is said to |
| highly symbolic because without resurrection the entire | | | | have started due to the belief that Christians have that |
| Christian faith would be thrown into question, this is | | | | you must give something up and fast until after Easter |
| why the resurrection is highly regarded across many | | | | has passed. The fasting includes giving up on diary |
| countries. | | | | products, eggs, meat and such; this season lent starts |
| The reasons to celebrate such occasion are many but | | | | during fat Tuesday. |
| the way it is celebrated varies according to individual | | | | In ancient times people used to have a large Easter |
| beliefs, some will celebrate it with a solemn service, | | | | supper which represented the end of the Lenten fast, |
| others hide eggs and bunny shaped chocolates with | | | | during such celebration people brought large feasts to |
| candies for the children to find and others exchange | | | | the church in baskets to be shared with everyone, this |
| the famous easter baskets. Regardless of how it is | | | | is the direct link and symbolism which explains Easter |
| celebrated, the reasons to remember these days in | | | | treats and gift baskets. This beautiful tradition brings |
| our hearts are many. | | | | people together and helps them celebrate such special |
| There is no higher proof of God's love towards the | | | | religious occasion which happens only once a year. |
| human kind than to have offered his only begotten son | | | | Today, Easter is celebrated among Christians in many |
| to die for your transgressions so that we may be | | | | ways, through poems which express the beauty of |
| saved from the unbearable burden sin bestows upon | | | | Christ resurrection and nature's rebirth (equinox), |
| us. Furthermore, we are reminded that God's son | | | | through gift exchanges and candies for children which |
| came to the world, took our form and overcame | | | | encourages them to rejoice during this season and |
| every test thrown at him which encourages us to live | | | | remember the reason of this celebration. Easter |
| a life without sin, he showed us that it is possible. After | | | | however, gives us the ultimate gift of hope and |
| his crucifixion the most remarkable event was his | | | | reassures faith in our Lord. |