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    Why is Easter called Easter

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      The name "Easter" developed from Eastre or Eostre which refers to Eostur-monath - a month in the Germanic calendar. This month is named after Eostre - an Anglo-Saxon pagan Germanic godess. Basically this is the month when Easter is celebrated (usually April)
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        daren1

        interesting you learn somthing new every day
        commented 13 years ago


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