What is the history of Easter?

The podcast explores the multifaceted history of Easter, tracing its origins from ancient spring festivals and religious traditions to modern celebrations. It highlights the connection to Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess, and the Jewish celebration of Passover, noting how early Christians linked Jesus' resurrection to Passover, calling it Pascha. The discussion covers the evolution of Easter eggs, from being stained red to symbolize Jesus' blood to King Edward I's gold-covered eggs. The Easter Bunny's origins are traced back to the German Osterhase, brought to America by immigrants. The podcast also touches on unique Easter traditions around the world, such as the giant omelette in France and Norway's Easter crime novels.