The name Easter comes from a pagan figure called Eastre (or Eostre) who was celebrated as the goddess of spring by the Saxons of Northern Europe. A festival called Eastre was held during the spring equinox by these people to honor her. The goddess Eastre’s earthly symbol was the rabbit, which was also known as a symbol of fertility. Originally, there were some very pagan practices that went along with the celebration. In our day, Easter is almost a completely commercialized holiday, with all the focus on Easter eggs and the Easter bunny being remnants of the goddess worship. Some interesting history for Easter....
Unknown "Girl Smiley" - 16 years, 8 months, 14 days ago

In secret to encompass now
With memory what I've newly got
Thus, ever strengthening,
Selfhood's forces
Shall be awake ended from within
And growing, give me to myself



Unknown "Girl Smiley" - 16 years, 9 months, 5 days ago

Can I expand my soul
That it unites itself
With cosmic word received as seed?
I sense that I must find the strength
To fashion worthily my soul
As fitting raiment for the spirit.
Unknown "Girl Smiley" - 16 years, 9 months, 5 days ago

Good morning dear earth,
And good morning dear sun.
Good morning dear stones,
And flowers everyone.
Good morning dear beasties,
And birds on the tree.
Good morning to you ,
And good morning to me.


Unknown "Girl Smiley" - 16 years, 9 months, 5 days ago