Scents & Sensibility Newsletter - Volume II - Issue 12 - April 13, 2001

Happy Easter !

The name Easter is taken from a Teutonic lunar goddess, Eostre (hence, estrogen). The rabbit or hare are associated with this goddess to symbolize fertility and, so the egg, representing the cosmic egg of creation. This explains why we have the tradition of Easter bunnies and eggs. Her holiday, Eostara was held on the full moon nearest the Vernal Equinox. Easter, however, is held on the first Sunday following the first full moon, following the Vernal Equinox, which explains why Easter is never at the same time every year.

Flower garlands and crowns of daisies brighten up Easter frocks and curly locks, while bouquets of fresh flowers adorn the Sunday brunch table. Though the season is still early, fragrant lilies and daffodils, crocus and tulips are ready to be picked from the yard and set about the house to herald spring. Easter is after all the celebration of light over dark and life over death, a resurrection and new beginnings.

Happy Easter and a happy spring to our readers in the northern hemisphere and to our southern hemisphere readers enjoy a bountiful first harvest.