Why eggs at Easter?
Traditionally, the exchange of eggs for Easter dates back to an ancient springtime custom. The name Easter comes from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eastre (also known as Venus or Ostara), who is often associated with eggs and hares. Eggs were given as a symbol of fertility. This can be traced back to the Egyptians, Persians, Gauls, Greeks and the Romans. Later on, Christians adopted the festival to celebrate the story of Jesus - and eggs became a symbol of new life.