Easter has many different religious significances. From the resurrection of Jesus, the end of passover to the last day of Easter Triduum the Easter holiday is the most holy day on the Christian calendar. The modern holiday is often celebrated through easter egg hunts with symbols like rabbits and chickens in addition to the Easter religious services. The Easter Bunny gained notoriety in the United States in the 1700s and has been a modern-day hero for children and chocolate lovers everywhere during this celebration. Easter is a positive reminder of rebirth, renewal and the new season.

We sent our reporter Dakota Bruton to ask people on the streets of Nashville what Easter means to them. From faith and family to Cadbury eggs, these people had the right kind of ideas on how to spend their Easter celebrations.

Beth Brunson

Southport

“It means the death of Christ. Because of His death, I am free, I’m forgiven. I have salvation.”

Rho Ash-Nobbe

Southport

“The resurrection of Christ and Easter Egg Hunts.”

Amber Barton

Southport

“All of those things (the resurrection of Christ and Easter Egg Hunts) and then being able to celebrate that with family.”

Erin Shimp

Southport

“Faith, family and I would be lying if I didn’t tell you I like a good Cadbury egg around this time.”

Cara Bentham

Southport

“Faith, family and rebirth.”

Lynda McAtee

Greenwood

“First of all, religion. And then being a grandma Easter eggs, candy and family.”

Patti McNeely

Greenfield

“Renewal, spring. Everything is new and everybody has a chance to wash it off and start new.”

Stephanie Shipley

“It’s more about God and family.”

Colton Shipley

“Spending time with family and getting closer with family. And candy.”

Oaklynn Cramer

“(It) brings us closer together.”

Blaine Shipley

“Family, God and spending time with family more.”

Mark Remaly

Delphi

“The resurrection of the Lord and hunting Easter eggs.”

Kelly Remaly

Delphi

“Family and the resurrection of the Lord.”