Easter is a seasonal aesthetic depicting the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Right after Christmas, it is the most important holiday in the Christian calendar. Also according to Christian tradition, Easter is associated with the end of Lent. Easter traditions began to flourish with commercialization and globalization, while the Christian aspects were sidelined.
History[]
Traditionally, during Holy Week, Jesus suffered through the Way of the Cross.
Colors[]
Easter aesthetics are characterized by bright, pastel colors, which most often appear in Easter eggs. Yellow, white and green are also common colors that appears. Purple, red and orange are less common.
The most known traditional meanings of Easter colors are:
- White - pureness, innocence;
- Green - nature, mostly compared to Spring;
- Yellow - optimism, happiness and vitalism.
Visuals[]
Easter aesthetics, like others, also have their own visuals.
There are traditional symbols during Easter which are:
- Easter egg - empty tomb, but also a life;
- Easter bunny - spring, Jesus;
- Chicken - vitality;
- Lamb - the life of Jesus, often depicted in Christian motifs;
- Bread - fellowship and feast;
- Salt - pureness.
Although among the Christian values it is worth mentioning:
- Easter Palm - protection against sin, commemoration of Jesus in Jerusalem;
- Paschal - hopeness, life, love;
- Water - pureness, revival;
- Oil - passion, responsibility.
Music[]
- Caramelles
Classical
- Messiah by George Frideric Handel
Pious
This includes devotions
- Christ ist erstanden
- Gorzkie żale
Notes[]
- ↑ Due to its strong connection with Christianity, almost no usages appears in commercial adaptations
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