CHRISTIAN EASTER

THE NEW FIRE OF EASTER

THE NEW FIRE OF EASTER

• It is lit at the Easter Vigil
• The fire represents the light of Christ beating darkness and death
• Some people kindle the fire from steel or stone like in ancient times
• After the prayer, the fire is then used to light the Pascal Candle.
• This typically happens in darkness

THE PASCHAL CANDLE

THE PASCHAL CANDLE

• The Paschal Candle is lit from the new fire of Easter
• It is large and white and used at liturgy
• As well as Easter, it is used at ceremonies throughout the year.
• The flames symbolize the eternal presence of Christ
• The term Paschal comes from the Hebrew word for Passover

EASTER GARDENS

IN AN EASTER GARDEN, YOU WOULD FIND:

• Three wooden crosses on top of a grass hill
• A tomb made from soil with a stone door
• A path from the door made of gravel to show where the disciples ran.
• Planted primroses planted in egg cups.

EASTER EGGS

EASTER EGGS

• The custom of giving eggs at easter symbolizes new life
• The egg is a symbol of Jesus' resurrection
• And when they crack open, it symbolizes the open tomb
• The egg is a reminder that He will rise from his tomb and bring new life