speaking to non christians here at work...
Apr 9th 2009, 10:09 am
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why ayeeeee man!
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speaking to non christians here at work...
...and they ask me why 'eggs at easter?',
I have no idea,
can someone enlighten me?
I have no idea,
can someone enlighten me?
Apr 9th 2009, 10:20 am
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Re: speaking to non christians here at work...
Well, I thought it was to represent the round stone that covered the entrance to Jesus' grave. That's why on Easter Sunday we used to roll painted eggs down a hill ?
Apr 9th 2009, 10:32 am
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Total marketing scam again like Valentines Day, have you seen the price of the easter eggs here, 3 times the price of Europe. Madness, but of course we will buy for our kids....
Apr 9th 2009, 10:32 am
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Apr 9th 2009, 10:33 am
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Thought it was some Cad from Bury who saw an opening and decided to fill it with chocolate.
Apr 9th 2009, 10:35 am
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yup all to do with rolling stone being removed and the resurrection and missing persons report, grew into egg rolling which grew into yet another disgusting excuse for rampant capitalism at the cost of our health and possibly souls.
and no i'm not some kind of liberal lefty, i'm just sick of the ****ing consumer fest that is the modern world
Apr 9th 2009, 10:36 am
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Apr 9th 2009, 10:36 am
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why ayeeeee man!
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yup all to do with rolling stone being removed and the resurrection and missing persons report, grew into egg rolling which grew into yet another disgusting excuse for rampant capitalism at the cost of our health and possibly souls.
and no i'm not some kind of liberal lefty, i'm just sick of the ****ing consumer fest that is the modern world
and no i'm not some kind of liberal lefty, i'm just sick of the ****ing consumer fest that is the modern world
Apr 9th 2009, 10:40 am
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Re: speaking to non christians here at work...
Christians (well, the Romans back in the day) hijacked another pagan festival - this time the spring fertility one. Probably. Bit like Christmas and trees.
Apr 9th 2009, 10:43 am
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oh yum pass me some more Tartrazine, Quinoline Yellow, Sunset Yellow, Carmoisine, Ponceau and Allura Red please, i just cant get enough and 1 just isnt enough.
Cadburys cream eggs contain all of the so called "Southampton six" you really dont want to be eating that shite
Apr 9th 2009, 10:44 am
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lol i love that shite!
Apr 9th 2009, 10:56 am
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Also there is the symbolism of the Easter Bunny - which commemorates the Virgin Mary's fondness for her rabbit.....
Apr 9th 2009, 10:56 am
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Don't be so gullible, Spugsy. Its got nothing to do with rolling stones.
Easter eggs are specially decorated eggs given to celebrate the Easter holiday or springtime. The egg was a symbol of the rebirth of the earth in Pagan celebrations of spring and was adopted by early Christians as a symbol of the rebirth of Jesus after the crucifction.
Bought six choco eggs today, none costing more than Dhs10...one included two remarkable model chickens for the kiddies.
Easter eggs are specially decorated eggs given to celebrate the Easter holiday or springtime. The egg was a symbol of the rebirth of the earth in Pagan celebrations of spring and was adopted by early Christians as a symbol of the rebirth of Jesus after the crucifction.
Bought six choco eggs today, none costing more than Dhs10...one included two remarkable model chickens for the kiddies.
Apr 9th 2009, 10:58 am
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