Need some ideas for a meaningful Easter present?
Easter gifts can be special – and Easter can be an occasion to gift a present with spiritual significance
SEE our online shop for ideas for inspirational Easter Presents and gifts with spiritual or religious meaning
Easter is a good occasion to gift something really special and inspirational. But where did the event of Easter come from?
Easter gets its name from Eostre, the great mother goddess of the Saxons of Northern Europe. And, in many cultures, eggs are central to the event of Easter. Eggs used to be associated with spring as a symbol of germination and a new life.
So the custom of giving eggs as presents at Easter time, was incorporated into the Christian event as a way to symbolise Christ’s resurrection. Eggs, often forbidden during Lent, were brought to the dinner tables at the occasion of Easter (dyed red) to symbolise the joy of this celebration.
We don’t stock Easter eggs, per se, in our online shop, but we do have a range of ideas for meaningful Easter gifts which carry spiritual significance. So, if you want to give a friend or companion / relative a present this Easter, perhaps we can encourage you to gift them something a bit different from the norm and something a bit more inspirational 😉
Do you know someone who would appreciate something of a more spiritual nature this Easter . . something a bit different from the usual gifts of chocolate eggs (which are soon gone)? Perhaps we can help you find an extra special present with more meaning / significance?
Help your friends and loved-ones celebrate the event of Easter by giving a gift with real meaning from our online shop.
St James cross + scallop shell necklace, sterling silver, large
A spectacular gift said to promote strength and hope
This stunning sterling silver cross is the Cross of St James (Cruz de Santiago) - with an additional concha scallop shell hand-crafted onto the face. “La Cruz de Santiago es un símbolo que favorece el coraje y la esperanza ante las dificultades”
The 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is known as the Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago - in Spanish). Over 200,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year from all over the world to find inspiration and/or deeper spiritual understanding. Many carry with them a St James's Cross - believed to promote strength and hope.
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Sterling silver chain included
:)- Optional information card (see photo) about El Camino / Santiago (FREE)
:)- Personal message can be added
:)- Rapid shipping
Wish your friends or loved-ones well by sending them this truly meaningful present. It would make a really special gift for any special event / occasion of a religious nature (Christmas, Christening, 1st Communion, Easter, and so on) and to show someone that you really care.
Dimensions: This substantial cross measures 48mm in length including the hanging bail and 34mm wide. It comes with an 18ins sterling silver snake chain. (20ins length also available - Please choose in options box).
The Way of St. James criss-crosses Western Europe, arriving at Santiago through Northern Spain. It is generally regarded as a journey of the body, mind and spirit. Modern pilgrims choose to do the Camino for personal, spiritual and/or religious reasons - or simply to take time out from their busy, modern lives. For many, the walk is to find inspiration - improving their outlook on life, bringing them into closer contact with nature and expanding their cultural horizons through contact with other pilgrims. Everyone experiences the journey in a different way.
Gift a St. James Cross (believed to promote strength and hope) to inspire your friends or family and help them to be courageous and strong in their lives. Would make a spectacular gift for a someone with Christian beliefs. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
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More information about Spain's Way of St James - El Camino de Santiago
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