Now the history of Easter is a mixed bag – both of traditions, and even of religions. So many of the different celebrations of Easter date from the seasons, and even from pre-Christian days. As to the customs, from hot cross buns to bottle kicking, they are a far cry from Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection. Elspeth creates a pot pourri of different aspects of Easter, and also aims a direct question at you, the reader. “Do you know what you are celebrating and why?“