Easter History - Facts, Tradition and Fun

Perhaps one of the most important holidays in Christian history, Easter Sunday is predated as a Christian celebration only by the Sabbath. Today, it is celebrated by many regardless of religious preference. Every spring, bunnies and eggs begin to pop up around stores and schools while families and churches, and even the White House hold events such as egg hunts, egg rolls, and making or buying baskets filled with jelly beans and egg-shaped chocolates.

This You Can Learn™ app is designed to unravel how the Easter Bunny came to be associated with the Biblical resurrection of Jesus, explain how celebrations of spring became intertwined with religion, and much more. You will come to understand how Christian, Hebrew, and Pagan traditions combined to form the holiday of Easter as we know it today. Lets get hopping!