To the Christian world, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ, but it
also celebrates the arrival of spring. Symbols of the Season include:
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Cross and candels
The Cross is the most common symbol of Christianity and Easter Candles are
lighted on the occasion of Easter to celebrate the Resurrection.
Pictures
of burning candles - Many lit candles, most for the celebration of
Easter
Holy
Cross illustrations
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Easter Lilies
Easter Lilies - a symbol of the purity of Jesus and Virgin Mary. White Easter
Lilies are used in many Easter services and to decorate churches and homes.
Because they are shaped like trumpets, lilies are symbols of immortality.
Pictures of White Easter Lilies - Many different views of the Easter
lily on various colored backgrounds, including natural
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Daffodil (narcissus) and the tulip
Daffodils, narcissus and the tulip. These flowers bloom in the spring, close to
Easter, and symbolize new life and the resurrection of Christ.
Pictures
of Spring Tulips - Vibrant colored tulips isolated against white or
black backgrounds. Red, yellow, white, purple, orange, pink spring colors.
Pictures of Yellow Daffodils - Bright yellow daffodils in many
different settings, including rural and village scenes.
Pictures
of Spring Narcissus - A mixed collection of Narcissus and daffodils on
various natural backgrounds.
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Palm branches
Represents when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday and people
waved palm branches, and lined the road He traveled, welcoming him.
Palm branches are often included into
Easter Greeting Card design
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Pussy Willows
Decoration on Palm Sunday, as a replacement for palm branches, which do not
grow in the Northern coutries of Europe.
Pictures of Christ riding on a donkey while the spectators throwing flowers and
pussy willow branches is very familir to European people.
In many European countries, people tap each other with the pussy willow
branches on the way home after the mass for good luck and good wishes.
Pictures
of Easter Willow -- Beautiful fuzzy Easter ament Willows on blue
backgrounds.
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Pictures of Easter eggs and chicks
Eggs and chicks that are born from eggs are a reminder of spring and Easter -
they are symbols of fertility and rebirth, representing life winning over
death, spring over winter One of the Easter traditions is egg painting or
decorating
The decoration of eggs for Easter is part of the folk traditions of many
cultures, although it has little or no religious significance any more. If you
are interested in Egg Painting techniques - you can check this article: "How
to Do Ukranians Paint Eggs?"
Pictures of Easter Chicks -- A large selection of real and cartoon
images of baby chicks with an Easter theme
Pictures of Painted Eggs -- Fantastic color schemes decorate this
Easter egg collection of images
Colorful Easter Eggs -- Multi-colored Easter egg designs.
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Easter Bunnies and rabbits
Rabbits are associated with the fertility of spring. Osterhase or Easter Hare
or Easter Rabbit or Easter Bunny (depends on where you live) is famous for its
habit of leaving eggs for children on Easter morning.
Pictures Of Bunnies On The Grass -- Pictures of Live bunnies and
rabbits on grassy backgrounds.
Pictures of Rabbits and bunnies on white backgrounds.
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Butterflies
The Butterfly is another symbol often used to signify Easter and rebirth.
"The life cycle of a butterfly is a symbol of eternal life. While in its
cocoon, it undergoes a metamorphosis and emerges in a new and beautiful form"
http://www.bibles.com
Butterflies and flowers -- Illustrations
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The lamb
Jesus is often referred to in the Bible as the "Lamb of God". the lamb
sacrificed on the first Passover has been interpreted by Christians as
foreshadowing Jesus' sacrificial death.
Additionally, Lambs are born in the Spring!
Pictures of
New Born Lambs -- a symbol of Spring and Easter.
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The Sand dollar
The markings on a sand dollar represent aspects of Christ's birth and death.
More can be found on this at:
http://www.creativeyouthideas.com
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