As a result, the English name of the Easter holiday is derived from Eostre. Now, rabbits (or hares) come into this story because they're the symbol of Eostre, but also because the rabbit has a strong connection to the moon in pagan tradition. The hare was believed to be a symbol of...
Next, we'll look at the other days observed during Holy Week and the Easter holiday itself. Maundy Thursday The word "maundy" may have come from the maund (or mand) basket used by the fishermen in the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Centuries ago, there was a fair held...