We hunt eggs on Easter because the tradition symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the joy of new life. Early Christians used eggs as symbols of the empty tomb from which Jesus rose; the hard shell represents the sealed tomb and cracking the egg represents Jesus' resurrection. The practice of hiding eggs and having egg hunts originated from Christian missionaries who painted eggs and hid them for children to find, symbolizing the discovery of the empty tomb. This custom was popularized further in 16th-century Germany when Martin Luther organized egg hunts where men hid eggs for women and children to find, mirroring the joy of discovering Jesus' resurrection.

More broadly, eggs have been symbols of fertility and rebirth in ancient pagan spring celebrations, which early Christians adapted for Easter to represent spiritual rebirth and eternal life through Jesus Christ's resurrection. Dyeing eggs—often red to symbolize the blood of Christ—and hiding them for children are deeply rooted in religious symbolism and centuries-old traditions that blend cultural and religious practices.