The celebration of Easter marks the time of year when Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection following his crucifixion. Many Christians consider it more significant than Christmas since it celebrates Jesus’ victory over death. Why candy, colored and chocolate eggs, and a mythical bunny are involved is subject to debate.

The roots of the word come from the Old English word “Eastre” or “Eostre,” which is of Germanic origin. The conventional explanation is that Easter is a “pagan holiday.” It’s not. Granted, one won’t find the word “Easter” in the Bible, and some of the modern day festivities eventually grew out of pagan origins, but that is not the root of the celebration.