Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 April 1903 — Symbol of the Easter Egg. [ARTICLE]

Symbol of the Easter Egg.

When the nntlons of the west, or Europe, wero converted to Christianity, th* sentiment of the egg was universally accepted ns a suggestive symbol of thelf faith In tho risen Savior, nnd it has ever since remained tho most fuvored figure of the Easter festivities all over the continent The children, who rule the heart and home of mankind, are doubtless responsible for the keeping alive of this old custom, for they love nnd demand the visit of the rabbit, with his nest of beautiful eggs, on the glad Easter morn, just ns they love and long for the coming of dear Santa on Christmas eve.