On Easter, breaking the eggshell represents the opening of the tomb. The hardboiled egg white symbolizes Jesus' burial shroud, and the yolk it encases represents Jesus, the source of life itself.

The cross is the symbol of Jesus’ crucifixion, Harrison said, and the purple sash that adorns the cross on Easter symbolizes the kingship of Jesus. Hudson said the two symbols clash.

Viral posts shared ahead of Easter Sunday on March 31, 2024, claimed President Joe Biden banned religious symbols from a White House Easter egg design contest. VERIFY previously fact-checked ...

Viral posts shared ahead of Easter Sunday on March 31, 2024, claimed President Joe Biden banned religious symbols from a White House Easter egg design contest. VERIFY previously fact-checked ...

Viral posts shared ahead of Easter Sunday on March 31, 2024, claimed President Joe Biden banned religious symbols from a White House Easter egg design contest. VERIFY previously fact-checked ...

Viral posts shared ahead of Easter Sunday on March 31, 2024, claimed President Joe Biden banned religious symbols from a White House Easter egg design contest. VERIFY previously fact-checked ...

Viral posts shared ahead of Easter Sunday on March 31, 2024, claimed President Joe Biden banned religious symbols from a White House Easter egg design contest. VERIFY previously fact-checked ...