Whether as a roast on a plate or made of chocolate in a nest, we encounter the lamb at Easter as a symbol of purity and sacrifice. Stop. Stop. Sacrifice? So it is hardly surprising that there is also a connection to our tax system - namely the lamb tithe.

In the Middle Ages, it was customary for farmers to pay their taxes in kind. At Easter time in particular, it was therefore often the case that the lord of the manor or parish priest was allowed to choose lambs.

Like today's taxes, the lamb tithe was also a compulsory levy!

However, there were no exemptions: The tithe affected all farmers equally - regardless of their economic situation. Today's tax law is somewhat fairer with its progressive taxation. 😉

After all, landlords and parish priests were required to choose neither the best nor the worst lambs. A certain form of tax justice therefore already existed back then.

Fortunately, you no longer have to hand in your Easter lamb - either as a roast or made of chocolate.

On that note, we hope you enjoyed your Easter and had a relaxing holiday! 😉

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