5 facts about the holidays

Easter is the cornerstone of the Christian faith — it's right up there with Christmas, y'all — but it's also become somewhat synonymous with over-sized candy-wielding bunnies, sugar-coated marshmallow monstrosities, and ugly egg-decorating contests. Sure, these things are fun, and an excellent way to ring in a new season, but as you engage in a hyper-competitive search to find plastic eggs hidden behind couch cushions, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate Easter in the first place. So, before you unwrap that Cadbury Creme Egg and allow yourself to surrender to the inevitable sugar rush that comes next, take a moment to debrief yourself on Easter's history — because even though you may think you know its origin story, there are some facts that might actually surprise you.