Easter grass
Easter grass for Easter sow is a European, or one from Poland originating custom . The grass , which sprouts light green after a while, is traditionally wheat , but barley or spelled are also suitable .
symbolism
The growing grass stands for the coming spring , the new life at Easter is symbolized. Fresh green grass sprouts from the light to dark seeds. Green is traditionally the color of hope . In older Easter customs, tips of fresh grain seeds were scattered on the bed straw to protect against vermin, or the cows were given freshly plucked grass at Easter to encourage afterbirth.
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- ↑ Tried it! Easily grow Easter grass yourself , wildkrautgarten.de, March 13, 2013, accessed on February 2, 2018
- ↑ For the Easter basket: sowing Easter grass , T-Online.de, May 17, 2015, accessed on February 2, 2018
- ↑ From the palm branch to the Emm exit - Easter customs , Diocese of Passau, accessed on February 2, 2018
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