ostara

[ˈoʊstərə]

ostara Definition

• 1. a pagan festival celebrating the spring equinox, typically held on March 21st
• 2. a goddess of fertility and spring in Germanic paganism

Phrases with ostara

• celebrate Ostara

  to observe the pagan festival of Ostara

  Example

  They celebrated Ostara with a bonfire and feasting.

• Ostara eggs

  decorated eggs used as a symbol of the spring equinox and rebirth

  Example

  The children painted Ostara eggs in bright colors and patterns.

• Ostara altar

  a sacred space set up for the purpose of honoring the goddess Ostara during the spring equinox

  Example

  She decorated her Ostara altar with flowers, candles, and symbols of fertility.

Origins of ostara

from Old High German 'ōstarun', meaning 'Easter'

📌

Summary: ostara in Brief

'Ostara' [ˈoʊstərə] is a pagan festival that celebrates the spring equinox, typically held on March 21st. It is also the name of a goddess of fertility and spring in Germanic paganism. The festival is marked by feasting, bonfires, and the use of decorated eggs as symbols of rebirth. Altars are often set up to honor the goddess Ostara.