Hold onto Your Baskets, Folks: These Crazy Easter Facts Will Blow Your Mind!
The Name Derives From “Eostre”
Have you ever stopped to wonder how Easter got its name? It’s an intriguing story! Despite being closely linked to Christianity, the origins of the name are actually rooted in ancient Anglo-Saxon mythology.
The name “Easter” was derived from Eostre, the goddess of spring and fertility. So, there you have it, folks! The holiday that we all know and love is named after a powerful goddess whose influence on the changing of the seasons is still celebrated to this day.
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