Easter meant much more to our ancestors than it does today. In the present era and in our secular society the event has been overtaken by commercialism and is seen mainly as a fun time for families, holidays abroad and big sporting occasions.
But for our forbears it was a much-anticipated event in the Christian calendar, preceded by a period of fasting (Lent) to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
But for our forbears it was a much-anticipated event in the Christian calendar, preceded by a period of fasting (Lent) to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
However, its origins go much further back than the Christian era and can be traced to ancient pagan fertility festivals.
You can read more in the Liverpool Echo at http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-entertainment/echo-entertainment/2010/04/03/genealogy-the-origins-of-easter-100252-26164125/
