Lilies, rabbits, and painted eggs :the story of the Easter symbols

Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.

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Main Author: Barth, Edna
Other Authors: Arndt, Ursula (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Clarion Books, c2001.
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Summary:Traces the history of Easter symbols from their Christian and pagan origins to such present-day additions as rabbits and new clothes.
Item Description:"New! Easter activities"--Cover.
Physical Description:63 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.
ISBN:0618096485
Author Notes:Ursula Arndt has illustrated a number of popular children's books, including the six holiday titles written by Edna Barth for Clarion. She is now retired and lives in Germany. The late Edna Barth worked as a librarian, a teacher, and an editor of books for young people before becoming the author of many well-known books for children.