EASTER AND LENT

EASTER AND LENT

Significant symbols

Numerous items represent religious importance as it relates to this season were displayed during Sunday’s Lenten fair. Among them:

Bread: Recognizes Jesus as the bread of life.

Crown of thorns: Symbolizes the suffering and humiliation placed on Jesus during the trial before Pontius Pilate.

Robin: The bird flew down to remove a thorn from the brow of Jesus, causing a drop of his blood to stain its breast. Through an act of love, the bird earned the red badge of courage.

Dice: After Jesus’ death, some soldiers rolled them to determine who would be the recipient of his meager possessions.

Bowl and pitcher set with towel: Represents Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet.

Pretzels: Thought to be ancient Christianity’s Lenten bread dating possibly to the fourth century, with spiritual meaning.

Lilies: Symbolize beauty and the resurrection of hope; associated with the Virgin Mary.

Dogwood tree: According to legend, the cross on which Jesus was crucified was made from such a tree.

Source: Faith Community Church