Some Not-So-Intuitive Holiday Observances

Though I am not in any way religious, it always strikes me how odd Easter celebrations are. I know perfectly why we celebrate the resurrection of a messiah with chocolate bunnies and Cadbury "Death" Eggs. Nevertheless, it causes me to think of all the odd ways we celebrate ancient holidays. For instance:

Holiday - Commemoration - How We Celebrate

Easter - Death and resurrection of Jesus - We eat chocolate eggs and rabbits

Christmas - the birth of God made flesh - We max out our credit cards

Hanuk...