What is it that comes to your mind when you think of Easter? Easter eggs and bunnies, isn’t it? It’s definitely one of the more popular symbols that have held their own in the modern times. But how many of us actually know what these symbols stand for? I was amazed how a few of my friends had no clue or had very little idea about the origins of these symbols. So I thought of sharing these facts with you.

Easter eggs and bunnies were part of folklore before the festival itself! Eggs always represented fertility and regeneration in the pre-Christian times. Rabbits were worshipped because they were associated with the pagan goddess of fertility. When these people adopted Christianity, these already popular symbols were incorporated into Christianity.

Since Easter is also about regeneration, these symbols fit in smugly. Easter egg hunts and bunnies have always been a favorite with children. I have wonderful memories of painting Easter eggs. I was never a good painter, you know. All I did was smear color on my hands. It was my sister Liz who did the real work. But I was never short of enthusiasm, though a little misdirected! You must be having wonderful memories about Easter too. Why don’t you share them with us?

Scott McIntyre, a favorite of my friend Adrian, was voted out of American Idol Season 8. Though he did try to do something different by singing along with his guitar, it did not work out for him. He hit the bottom three along with Anoop Desai (who did well but just doesn’t seem to have enough fans) and Lil Rounds (who was clearly disappointing). But in the end it was Scott McIntyre who got evicted.

The judges were divided about giving Scott another shot at glory, but he couldn’t bag the chance. Simon Cowell decided that it was the end of the road for him. Adrian groaned in disappointment. I wouldn’t say Scott McIntyre was bad, but I really have doubts if he was American Idol material. I mean, if he wasn’t evicted this week, it wouldn’t have been long before that happened. Do you agree with me? Do you think think he had a definite chance to be American Idol? I’d like to know if we think alike on this.