There is no mention of a celebration in the Bible called Easter. Easter evolved when early Christians merged the observance of the resurrection with ancient, localized spring equinox fertility rituals. Historians trace the roots of the festival as follows:
Ancient Spring Festivals: For millennia pre-Christian communities in Europe celebrated the vernal equinox to mark the rebirth of nature, fertility, and the return of light.
The Origin of the Name Easter: The name “Easter” is primarily used in English speaking countries. It is widely believed to etymologically derive from Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. The earliest written mention of this goddess comes from the 8th century by the English Catholic monk the Venerable Bede.
Integration into Christianity: As Christianity spread, missionaries often set holy days during established local festivals. While early Christians primarily celebrated Pascha (the Resurrection of Jesus) in connection with the Jewish Passover starting in the 2nd century, spring and fertility symbols like eggs and hares were eventually adopted into Christian traditions over the centuries.
If Easter, not Biblical, is not an actual Biblical Christian celebration, although most Christian denominations worldwide celebrate a Sunday called Easter each year, this does not mean God approves of it, does it? Then what does it mean? Ask yourself.
Always Christian with love at Anne Fisher Foundation. Amen!