The Passover is full of symbols, so I put down some of the Passover symbols and their meanings.
Egg: symbolizes birth, life, the resurrection of Christ is a symbol used since ancient times, at which time it was customary people present on the occasion of Easter eggs decorated and colorful. Easter eggs also represent the end of Lent. Already in modernity, the French created the chocolate egg in the eighteenth century;
Rabbit: The custom of venerating the Easter season in rabbits appeared in Ancient Egypt, because the rabbits were symbols of fertility by the large amount of puppies. However, rabbits do not lay eggs;
The Cross: This is the official symbol of Christianity since 325 AD, and represents the resurrection and the Calvary of Christ;
Water: On Easter Saturday blessing is made of water that will be used throughout the year for baptisms, water represents Christ himself;
Lamb: The lamb represents Christ who was sacrificed to save all people;
Bread and wine: At the time of Christ, the bread and wine were the most common foods, and Jesus Christ has served these foods to their constant presence in the Eucharist;
White clothes of the celebration: The white clothes in the Celebration represent purity, peace and fullness, refer to the transfiguration of Christ, where his clothes became shining, or white;
Candles: These are the hallmarks of religious celebrations. In some countries, Catholics out all the lights of the church on Good Friday and Easter Eve, turn on the mainsail, the paschal candle, and from it lit all the candles of the church, after which the faithful light their own candles and take them home;
Paschal Candle: It is the mainsail and the design that has adorned the cross in the center. It symbolizes the light of humanity in Christ. It also has the words "Alpha and Omega" engraved on it, which means "God is the beginning and end of everything."
Dove Colomba or Pascal: It appeared in Italy and is very similar to panettone for Christmas, but is shaped like a dove, representing the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles when the Risen Christ. The dove is also the symbol of peace.
Wagner Oliveira Navarro
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