Easter is one of the most popular festivals across
the United States. Even if Easter has a religious background, in the
states it has assumed more of a secular character.
Going back to history, we find that Easter did not enjoy the status of
a popular festival in the hearts of early settlers in the U. S. The main
reason behind this is that most of these settlers were Puritans, who
didn't believe in ceremonies related with religious festivals. People in
certain parts, in fact, discouraged Easter celebrations. Many of the
customs associated with the celebration of Easter go back ancient
celebration of spring.
In the United States, it was only after the civil war that Easter and
its importance came to be felt like the people of Europe. It was the
initiative of the Presbyterians. The people, slowly and gradually, found
the legend of resurrection a great source of motivation and transformed
hope. People realized that life was mortal and hence were wary of death
and destruction. Easter season gave them great fillip and added vigor to
their lives.
