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March 12, 2009

Easter image resources.



The symbolism of Easter and Spring portrayed in images.

To the Christian world, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ, but it also celebrates the arrival of spring. Symbols of the Season include:

Church Candles 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

Jesus Christ
Crucifixion
Macro Easter Lily 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
Lily Light
Tulips over White

tulip

colorful tulips
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.

daffs in the churchyard in shropshire

narcissus
Easter postcard 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

Easter willow
Easter willow
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.

Czech painted eggs
Easter eggs
Image of eggs and daisy
easter eggs
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.

Easter chicks
Easter Young chicken out of nest
Easter eggs
Easter chicks
Pictures of Rabbits isolated on white 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.

Bunnies on the grass
Pictures of Rabbits isolated on white
Butterflies 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

Hungry Lambs
Spring, new born lambs
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.

Sand Dollar 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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