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==Summary==
The symbols of Easter have often been influenced by pre-Christian traditions, such as eggs, rabbits, and even the name itself (Easter). There was also important overlap that made this holiday perhaps relatively easy to adapt to for early Christians. Specifically, there were many ancient traditional feasts associated with the spring and equinox. As Christians traded their old traditions for new ones, they often adapted old symbols to new meaning. For instance, Christ reflecting life as a everlasting life through Christ rather than earthly life's renewal. Similar to Christmas, Easter has retained key symbols that reflect its likely pre-Christian origin but those symbols and usage over time have shifted.
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