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Easter eggs are a traditional part of modern Easter celebrations, but their origins are shrouded in history, raising questions about their use in Christian celebrations. There is worry they are symbols of paganism. Is this true?

By Marshall Connolly, Catholic Online, 4/16/2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (California Network) – The Easter egg is a beautiful and fun tradition of the season, often celebrated by children who paint and hunt them. The egg has long been seen as a symbol of fertility and life. This view is virtually universal and ancient. As such, eggs have been important symbols in other religious traditions, and not just in Christianity.

Since Christianity was heavily influenced by Roman paganism, which it supplanted, many have accused the egg of being a pagan symbol. Jehovah’s Witnesses and atheists are fond of pointing this out to Christians, and arguing that Christians should eschew the egg for that reason. ….

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