Easter bonnet

Easter bonnet

Refers to the old tradition of wearing new clothes for Easter, which represents the new life offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Women often bought new and elaborate designs of hat for Easter services, taking the opportunity of the end of Lent to buy luxury items.

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