Christianity in HP

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 128354

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Maria" <queen_amidalachic at y...> 
wrote:
 
> Anyway, Christmas ans easter aren't papan, but some of the traditions 
> based on those holidays are stemmed from Pagan rituals. For example, 
> Christmas tress and I think the giving of eggs. 

Geoff:
I'm not sure about Christmas trees.The tradition in the UK was 
introduced from Germany by Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria.

Eggs, however, are used as a representation of the rock rolled away 
from the tomb of Jesus in the garden.