easter
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- 5. - a type of flower that blooms in the spring and is often associated with Easter.
- 7. - a made-up character who brings Easter eggs and gifts to children, often depicted as a rabbit or hare.
- 9. - a stick of wax with a wick in the middle that can be lit to provide light, often used in religious ceremonies, including Easter services.
- 11. - a symbol of Christianity that represents the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- 12. - a container made of woven material that is often used for carrying or storing things, like eggs during Easter.
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- 1. - the Sunday before Easter, when Christians remember the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem and people waving palm branches to greet him.
- 2. - the Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the story of Jesus' death on the cross.
- 3. - the religious book of Christianity that tells the story of Jesus Christ and is often read during Easter.
- 4. - a building where Christians go to worship, often the location of Easter services.
- 6. - the first day of Lent, when Christians go to church and receive ashes on their forehead as a symbol of repentance.
- 8. painting - a tradition of decorating eggs for Easter, often using bright colors and fun designs.
- 10. - eggs that are decorated and given as gifts during the Easter holiday, often symbolizing new life and springtime.
- 11. - a baby bird that is often associated with Easter because it represents new life.