The ancient Saxons celebrated
the return of spring with a festival
commemorating their Godess of
Offspring, Eastre, who was celebrated
through her earthly symbol of the
rabbit. From the earliest times, the egg
was a symbol of birth and was often
wrapped in gold leaf or coloured with
Events by date
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 — 11:30 to 14:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT