Easter Superstitions & Phobias

With one of the richest histories of all holidays, people have more questions about Easter than they know what to do with! There are the obvious confusions about bunnies, eggs, and candy, but then there are some more obscure queries, such as...

How did Easter get its name? Why do some people explode fireworks on Easter Day? Just how many Easter traditions have pre-Christian origins? How relevant could pretzels, hot cross buns, and the lily be to the holiday? Do the folklore customs of lashing a friend with a switch and then drenching them with water really make them healthy and bring them good luck? And, even if it doesn’t, how can I use HOLIDAY FOLKLORE, PHOBIAS AND FUN: Mythical Origins, Scientific Treatments and Superstitious “Cures” to make them think that it does?


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