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Easter is commonly thought of as being among the most anticipated of the Christian holidays. In fact, Easter is so popular that it has broad appeal outside of its immediate religious celebratory beginnings. This is why the holiday is one that generates a tremendous exchange of Easter cards among friends, family, and loved ones.
The modern celebration of Easter as we know it today is a fusion of many cultural versions of the holiday. The origin of Easter is and will always remain a celebration of Christ's rising from the dead three days after his crucifixion. And yes, it will also always remain a holiday associated with the Easter Eggs delivered in a basket of candy from the Easter Bunny.
How did the Easter bunny fit into the mix here? The Easter Bunny comes from German traditions dating back to the 16th century. The Easter Bunny served the role of delivering a basket of goodies to children on Easter Sunday that were well behaved all throughout the year. Because children may be too young to understand the significance of a religious holiday, characters such as the Easter Bunny are designed to captivate a child's interest in a particular holiday.
In the 19th century, German settlers brought the Easter Bunny to the United States and a new generation of children in a new culture embraced the character. It is no surprise that the Easter Bunny and the Easter holiday would be further immortalized by the booming greeting card industry of the 19th century.
Of course, the exchange of Easter cards is still greatly popular to this very day. On one level is it an acknowledgement of the joy of the holiday that is combined with a very simple message: I was thinking about you on this special holiday.
At Greeting Card Universe, you can select from any number of excellent Easter cards. Whether you are seeking religious, humorous, family, or child appropriate themed cards, you will find these greeting cards here. Additionally, the artwork and design featured on the cards are truly unique. This makes the greeting cards quite special which is why they will be a welcome addition to the mailbox of that special recipient this Easter Season.
