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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady
The English and German names, "Easter" and "Ostern", are not etymologically derived from Pesach and according to the 8th century Christian monk and historian Bede are instead related to ancient name for the Saxon goddess, Eostre, who was celebrated during Eosturmonath, equivalent to April/Aprilis [1] [1] Bede wrote in Latin:
"Eosturmonath, qui nunc paschalis mensis interpretatur, quondam a dea illorum quae Eostre vocabatur et cui in illo festa celebrabant nomen habuit."
Translated: "Eosturmonath, which is now interpreted as the paschal month, was formerly named after the goddess Eostre, and has given its name to the festival."
Paganism. Fech!
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Not all christain faiths celebrate easter either, Jehovah Witnesses,
dont celebrate Christmas, Easter, New Yrs, Fathers & Mothers day and birthdays.
