10 Easter Symbols and their Meanings
6. Easter Bonnet Hats
It was believed that wearing something new on Easter would bring good luck to a person. Hence, this is from the where the idea of wearing bonnets came up. Christians used to wear colorful decorated hats using a variety of ornamental flowers.
7. Candles
Easter is the day when Jesus rose from the dead. Hence this sacred festival teaches us never to lose hope. Candles signify the ray of hope when times get tough. This is how candles came to associated with Easter.
8. Hot-cross bun
Hot cross buns are sweetened buns made of raisins and citrus fruits. A cross is marked on the top of the bun. The cross represents the cross on while Christ was crucified. The cross is made of rice, icing or flour.
9. Pretzels
After hot cross bun, pretzels are the next most popular Easter dish. Pretzels are baked using dough and sweet flavors. The shape of a pretzel resembles the torso of a person while folding arms and praying.
10. Butterflies
Butterflies are one of the very important symbols of Easter. The very first stage of the a butterfly when it is a caterpillar, symbolizes the life of Jesus on earth right from his birth. The cocoon stage highlights the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross. The third or the final stage when the insect breaks the cocoon open and transforms into a butterfly signifies Jesus’ resurrection on the day of Easter.
Hence, these are a few Easter symbols that are often used to represent the divine feast of Easter.
