ESL Fast Essay #10 Easter

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. marshmallow
    spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar
    Candy that is usually inside an Easter basket can include chocolate in the shape of bunnies or chicks, jellybeans, and marshmallows.
  2. pastel
    any of various pale or light colors
    Another Easter tradition associated with Easter is dying real eggs in different, usually pastel, colors like light pink, blue and yellow.
  3. fictional
    related to or involving imaginative literary work
    Many children in the U.S. believe in a fictional character called the Easter Bunny.
  4. parade
    a ceremonial procession including people marching
    In New York City, people take to Fifth Avenue to participate in the Easter Parade.
  5. symbolize
    express indirectly by an image, form, or model
    It is associated with the beginning of spring and symbolized by bunnies, flowers, and dyed eggs.
  6. vigil
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
    Some Christians participate in an Easter vigil or nighttime mass, sometimes held by candlelight.
  7. dyed
    (used of color) artificially produced; not natural
    It is associated with the beginning of spring and symbolized by bunnies, flowers, and dyed eggs.
  8. resurrection
    a revival from inactivity and disuse
    Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of the dead of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible.
  9. participate
    be involved in
    Some Christians participate in an Easter vigil or nighttime mass, sometimes held by candlelight.
  10. mythology
    the body of stories associated with a culture or institution
    According to popular mythology, the Easter Bunny hides painted eggs and children need to find them.
  11. secular
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
    In the United States, Easter is also celebrated as a secular holiday.
  12. bonnet
    a hat tied under the chin
    People walk up and down Fifth Avenue showing off elaborately decorated hats or Easter bonnets.
  13. associate
    bring or come into action
    It is associated with the beginning of spring and symbolized by bunnies, flowers, and dyed eggs.
  14. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
    People walk up and down Fifth Avenue showing off elaborately decorated hats or Easter bonnets.
  15. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
    The White House even hosts an Easter egg hunt.
  16. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
    Sometimes these baskets are hidden and the children have to find them on Easter Sunday morning.
  17. float
    an elaborate display mounted on a platform in a parade
    The Easter Parade isn't a parade with marching bands and floats.
  18. according
    in agreement with
    According to the myth the Easter Bunny leaves baskets full of candy for children.
  19. exact
    marked by strict and complete accordance with fact
    The exact date is calculated based on a different calendar.
  20. observe
    behave as expected during of holidays or rites
    It is observed on a Sunday between the end of March and the end of April.
Created on Wed Aug 12 03:51:36 EDT 2020 (updated Sat Aug 15 02:29:27 EDT 2020)

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