1) Easter Eggs. Originally, the egg was a symbol of new life and fertility. Christianity took this symbol as representing the egg as Jesus' resurrection from the dead, and the empty shell as Jesus' empty tomb. 2) The Easter Bunny is again an ancient symbol of fertility and new life that commercialism has exploited. 3) Hot Cross Buns are also a pagan practice that was transformed by Brother Rocliffe in the 14th century and given to the poor on Good Friday. The white cross on the top represents the cross of Jesus and the fruity spices of his burial spices.