Easter is an opportunity to gather as a family and reaffirm faith. They are festive dates with a long history. That's why today at Planderful we'll tell you everything you need to know about the existing traditions, including the importance of jewelry. We will also tell you what jewelry you should wear at the Easter gathering, stay reading.
Why Easter eggs?
The custom of giving eggs as Easter gifts is very remote and may have its origin in paganism. St. Augustine indicates that the egg represents the resurrection of Christ and the removal of the flagstone that covers the tomb of Our Lord. "A large number of pagan customs, which celebrated the return of spring, were introduced at Easter. The egg is the emblem of the life that germinates at the beginning of spring", According to the Catholic Encyclopedia.
In ancient times the consumption of eggs during Lent was forbidden because of abstinence. Eggs only reappeared on the table on Easter Day, painted red to symbolize the joy of the Resurrection.
Chocolate eggs obviously appeared much later and with it the possibility of including surprises inside the eggs.
Fabergé: The Easter jewel box
Throughout the centuries of Christian civilization, tradition has linked the figure of the egg, artistically crafted, to the joys of Easter. The famous "Easter eggs" wrapped in attractive platinum and golden paper, and often decorated with delicate ribbons, were a real joy for the eyes and a delight for the palate. In turn, these eggs symbolically recall the sweet joys of the Resurrection of the Savior.
In the confines of Europe, in the land of steppes and eternal ice, civilization worked other wonders with this same simple Easter symbol. In 1884, Tsar Alexander III entrusted Fabergé, the famous jeweler of Imperial Russia, for the first time with the making of an Easter gift to be offered to his wife, Tsarina Maria Feodorovna.
Fabergé's eggs
From then on, the fertile and artistic imagination of Peter Carl Fabergé, a descendant of French immigrants, conceived each year a new work of art around the symbol of Easter. Whether to decorate the outside of the Easter eggs, Fabergé managed to place funny and pleasant surprises inside the eggs.
Alexander III named Fabergé, in recognition of his competence and services rendered, "Official Jeweler of the Court". Fabergé not only made these egg-shaped jewels but also portraits of the imperial family, miniatures of palaces, carriages, clocks, peacocks, and delicate bouquets of flowers.
The eggs could be decorated with gold, platinum, and diamond inlays. It also had exclusive precious stones and ornaments in the shape of petals and foliage. These jewels were true works of art. Fantasy and human creativity obtain the maximum splendor in these pieces, now lost.
What jewelry to wear during Easter?
How to dress and what jewelry to wear during these days is a doubt that many of us have. In Planderful we will give you some tips so that these solemn days do not go unnoticed.
As for Catholics, Semana Mayor, or Holy Week is one of the most significant times of the year. It is a celebration to remember that Jesus died on the cross to save all mankind and rose again to ensure eternal life with him.
It is a time that invites reflection, as well as to renew and change our lives for the better. Also, it is an occasion to accompany Jesus and follow the various celebrations that reside in the church during these days. These begin on Palm Sunday and end on Easter Sunday.
We believe there is no better way to spend these days than with faith, so we invite you to take it with you everywhere with our recommendations of religious jewelry to wear this holy week.
- Holy Thursday, the Eucharist
Holy Thursday commemorates the last supper that Jesus had with his disciples, before being arrested by the Romans. There is what we know nowadays as the celebration of the Eucharist, which is when the body and blood of Christ are accepted in the body of wine and bread.
For these days, we suggest a medal with an image of the Eucharist, like a chalice, or a charm of one of the apostles.
- Good Friday, the crucifixion
This is the most solemn day since it is when Jesus is condemned and crucified. It is commemorated with some activities, such as abstinence and fasting, to show mourning and respect for his death.
On this occasion, ideally, you should use a Christ or a crucifix, and even a medal of the Divine Face to remember the moment when Veronica wipes the face of Jesus when he is on his way to be crucified.
- Holy Saturday, the new fire
Saturday of Glory is still a day that represents mourning, but it is also the day when we begin to prepare for the celebration of Christ's eternal life. In addition, on this day the paschal candle is lit and blessed, representing the new fire, as well as the beginning of another liturgical year.
As the fire is associated with the Holy Spirit and the sacrament of baptism, it is the perfect moment to wear a medal with the dove of the Holy Spirit or some other piece that reminds us of him.
- Easter Sunday, the great celebration
Easter Sunday is a day of joy and celebration for all Catholics because it commemorates that Jesus conquered death and rose again on the third day, just as he said. In this great celebration, you can wear a crucifix with the Holy Shroud, also called Holy Cloak, since it is the sign that Jesus died and rose again.
For Sunday, we recommend you wear Easter-themed jewelry such as bunnies and eggs.
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Did you already know about these meanings of the holy days? What accessories are you going to wear this year? Visit Planderful's website to find your jewelry for this holy week.
