Easter Symbols

Easter Bells – Bells are rung in France and Italy throughout the year but they are not rung on the Thursday before Good Friday. They are silent as a way to remember the death of Jesus. They are then rung on Easter Sunday as way of telling people Jesus has risen.

Easter Lily - The lily was a reminder to the Christians of how Jesus came back to life. The white Easter Lily is used in many Easter services. It is also a symbol of the purity of the Virgin Mary.

Pussy Willows - These are especially picked at Easter in England and Russia. People would tap each other on the shoulders with a branch of the pussy willow for good luck.

Egg - Eggs are a sign of new life as well as a symbol of spring and Easter.

Candles - Candles give light in darkness. Jesus is seen as “the eternal light” showing Christians the way from death to life.

Palm Branches - These are used as a symbol of peace.

EASTER JOKES

How do bunnies stay healthy?
Eggercise.

Why did the Easter egg hide?
He was a little chicken!

What do you call a bunny with a large brain?
An egghead.

What do you get when you find a rabbit with no hair?
A hairless hare!

Why are people always tired in April?
Because they just finished a March.

What do you call a duck who plays basketball?
A slam duck.

What grows between your nose and chin?
Tulips (Two Lips).

Why did the rabbit cross the road?
Because it was the chicken’s day off.

What do you call a bunny with a dictionary in his pants?
A smarty pants.

What do you call the Easter Bunny after a hard day’s work?
Tired.

What do ducks have for lunch?
Soup and quackers!