Between the spring equinox and Beltane, the fertility goddess Eostre (also called Ostara) is often honored. Flora, the Roman goddess of spring, is another common honoree. Some Irish historians ...

Hutton noted that the eighth-century Anglo-Saxon scholar Bede wrote that his ancestors had named the month of April after the pagan goddess Eostre; and some suppose this is the origin of the term ...

Even the name “Easter” comes from the name of an old Germanic goddess of the spring, Eostre/Ostara. Regardless of origin, Easter time is a time of new life and rebirth. I’m feeling celebratory.

However, crossed buns are known to have been eaten by the Saxons long before, in honour of Eostre, the goddess of the dawn and fertility, in a celebration that took place in April (and where the word ...

This is just a Western tradition to welcome spring that has eventually spread to Indonesia. Pagan Origins and the Name Eostre Easter is believed to have originated as a pagan festival celebrating the ...

In pre-Christian times, Easter was a time of celebration to mark the passage of the vernal equinox, the arrival of spring, and the feast the pagan goddess Eostre who is said to have transformed a ...

Most historians will connect the origin to the influences from the worship of the Germanic goddess Eostre (or Ostrara), the goddess of dawn, spring and fertility. The celebration was held at the ...

"There used to be a pagan goddess named Eostre and her name is believed to be origin of the word 'Easter' and was adopted when the Christians took over the pagan traditions. "Eostre is fabled to ...

Bunnies: Known for their incredible reproductive abilities, hares were also associated with Eostre and eventually became part of Easter lore, symbolising abundance and renewal. Seasonal ...

Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, holds great significance in Christianity. Its date, however, is not fixed like Christmas. The day includes feasting and celebration as ...

Easter is often said to have been inspired by a different festival: that of the pagan goddess Eostre. Eostre is a flowy-haired, flower-adorned woman with lots of rich lore. She represents rebirth ...