A presentation about Easter, history and culture, for ESL Students.
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A LITTLE ABOUT EASTER
What is Easter about?
Easter is about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I thought Easter was about Bunnies and Chocolate?
Its true, Easter is also about
During Easter, adults usually go to Church while children enjoy
eating candy and searching for hidden eggs.
Okay Scott. Im confused.
How can one holiday be about both:Resurrection of JesusA magic
rabbit that lays chocolate eggs?
It is a bit confusing, but to understand why, I have to talk a
little about
THE ANCIENT ROMAN EMPIRE
The Romans had an interesting idea about war and conquering
other people.
The Romans had an interesting idea about war and conquering
other people.
After the Romans defeated another army
They:Let them keep their lawsLet them keep their religionsLet
them keep their rulers
But, they had to pay tax to the Roman Empire. Everything else
stayed the same.
Christianity began during the Roman Empire. So Christianity
naturally did the same.Hi! Were Christians and want to talk about
Jesus!Hi! Were Druids and we worship nature and stuff!
Christianity began during the Roman Empire. So Christianity
naturally did the same.Nature? Jesus loves nature!Then we love
Jesus!
This is the original Easter, orEoster. An ancient German Goddess
of Spring and Rebirth.
Since the Christian resurrectionand the Easter celebration
tookplace on the same day, and bothwere about rebirth, it was easy
for the Christians to convertthis belief by naming the
holidayEaster.
WHAT ABOUT TODAY?Today, Children enjoy many fun activities on
Easter.
