Some common icons associated with Easter go back to Pagan religions and come from trade and immigration, while others are linked to fertility and the advent of Spring.
Easter is significant to Christians because it represents the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death. It is seen as a symbol of hope, renewal, and new beginnings.
EASTER is celebrated every year in the UK, Brits receive two public holidays, both Good Friday and Easter Monday a few days later. But why do Christians celebrate the occasion?