Easter is celebrated every spring. Ii is always celebrated on a Sunday. Easter has its【C1】______ in many traditions【C2】______ from many parts of the【C3】______. There are many【C4】______ of Easter. German settlers to Pennsylvania【C5】______ with them the story of the Easter Bunny (兔子). Children believed that if they were good, the Easter Bunny would【C6】______ a nest of colored eggs. Because rabbits are known for producing a lot of young, especially in the springtime, they symbolize new life. As the Easter Bunny【C7】______ spread across the country, it【C8】______ other traditions such as Easter baskets and gift giving. Birds lay a great【C9】______ of colorful eggs in the spring which has brought about the use of Easter eggs, egg dyeing and egg hunts. Long ago, the egg was honored during many springtime festivals. Egg dyeing was【C10】______ in ancient times and【C11】______ to be popular today. To the Christian, the egg represents the【C12】______ of the earth and of man. Ham is the【C13】______ food of Easter. This type of pork is popular【C14】______ the world. In many cultures, the pig is a symbol of prosperity. 【C15】______ you have learned, Easter in America is a【C16】______ of a lot of cultures, stories, and Christian beliefs.【C17】______, the reason for the celebration【C18】______ the same--to cab to【C19】______ the crucified (十字架上钉死的) Jesus who【C20】______ from the dead to save us. 【C1】