History

Christine O'Keeffe's Easter Page
Easter history, customs, legends, and links. History and customs of May Day.
http://www.tartanplace.com/easte.html

Easter - Its Origins and Meanings
Short scholarly article presents the Jewish, Christian, and Pagan origins and meanings of Easter.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/easter.htm

The Easter Page
Examines the historical roots of Easter and traditions associated with the holiday.
http://wilstar.com/holidays/easter.htm

The Easter Story
Explains the origins of Easter and many of the traditions surrounding the holiday. Taken from "Heathen Holidays" by Denise Snodgrass.
http://www.prime.org/holiday/easter.html

GourmetSleuth - Easter Traditions
Provides summaries of the stories behind the holiday and many of its symbols, including eggs, bunnies, lilies, and peeps.
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/easter01.htm

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.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/easter.htm

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.
http://www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/easter/