Ostara “The heathen Easter had much in common with May-feast and the reception of spring, particularly in matter of bonfires. Then, through long-ages there lingered among the people Easter-games, which the church had to tolerate. I allude especially to the custom of Easter eggs, and to the Easter tale which preachers told from the pulpit for the people’s amusement, although connecting it with Christian events.” - Jacob Grimm, Deutsche Mythologie












