<p> Easter Symbols</p><p>The Easter lily shell. We color the outside is one of the of the shell as a sign that symbols of we believe in the life that the is inside Resurrection. the shell. It is white like In some the garment countries we think of the egg is Jesus wearing dyed red as he rose from the tomb. to The petals of the lily flare remind us out like trumpets playing of the sacrificial blood of fanfare in honor of Jesus' Christ. bursting out of the tomb. The rabbit is one of the The "seed" of the lily is a most fertile of all animals. It bulb that we bury in the fittingly serves as a sign of earth, and then it is reborn the abundant new life of much like Jesus was spring. In wrapped and then buried in German tradition the rabbit the tomb to later rise in delivered colored eggs at glory! Easter to only the good The egg has children, a reminder that long been a the just person will rise with symbol of birth. the Lord who has the power We decorate of giving life to all. eggs at Easter to remind us of Jesus' rebirth. The egg is like the tomb, cold and hard, but containing life within its</p><p>Readings: Matthew 28:1-10 Mark 16:1-8 Luke 24:1-12</p><p>Used with permission / Copyright 1997, Liguori Publications / Liguori, MO 63057-9999</p>