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The story of the Easter Bunny is thought to have become common in the 19th Century. Rabbits usually give birth to a big litter of babies (called kittens), so they became a symbol of new life. Legend has it that the Easter Bunny lays, decorates and hides eggs as they are also a symbol of new life.
- What does the Easter Bunny have to do with Jesus?
- What is the story behind the Easter Bunny?
- What is the Easter Bunny's name?
- What does the Easter Bunny leave behind?
- Which country eats the most Easter eggs?
- Why do we hide Easter eggs?
- Is the Easter bunny real in real life?
- Why do we call it Easter?
- Why do we color Easter eggs?
- Do female rabbits have periods?
- How old is Easter Bunny?
- What does Easter Bunny eat and drink?
What does the Easter Bunny have to do with Jesus?
In fact, the rabbit was the symbol of Eostra—the pagan Germanic goddess of spring and fertility. ... In other words, the Christian holiday of Easter, which celebrated the resurrection of Jesus, became superimposed on pagan traditions that celebrated rebirth and fertility. So why does the Easter bunny bring eggs?
What is the story behind the Easter Bunny?
The exact origins of the Easter bunny are clouded in mystery. One theory is that the symbol of the rabbit stems from pagan tradition, specifically the festival of Eostre—a goddess of fertility whose animal symbol was a bunny. Rabbits, known for their energetic breeding, have traditionally symbolized fertility.
What is the Easter Bunny's name?
The Easter Bunny is known by many names around the world. Peter Cottontail, Peter Rabbit, Chief Easter Bunny, are all names for the big fluffy hare.
What does the Easter Bunny leave behind?
Cookies for Santa, carrots for the Easter Bunny
Just like Santa, the Easter Bunny gets a little hungry from hiding all those eggs and filling tons of baskets. On Easter Eve, leave out a snack of carrots and water. ... In the morning, kids will be excited to see the Easter Bunny enjoyed the snack they left.
Which country eats the most Easter eggs?
What country eats the most chocolate eggs?
- Sweden (14.6 pounds per capita)
- United Kingdom (16.8 pounds per capita)
- Ireland (17.4 pounds per capita)
- Germany (17.8 pounds per capita)
- Switzerland (19.4 pounds per capita)
Why do we hide Easter eggs?
Why do we hide eggs at Easter? In many pre-Christian societies eggs held associations with spring and new life. Early Christians adapted these beliefs, making the egg a symbol of the resurrection and the empty shell a metaphor for Jesus' tomb. ... The men would hide the eggs for the women and children to find.
Is the Easter bunny real in real life?
But if you're looking for the technical, less touchy feely answer to is the Easter Bunny real, well then, no. The Easter Bunny is a figure from folklore and a symbol of Easter. And, by the way, the German Lutheran tradition from which we took the Easter Bunny is not all hidden eggs and chocolates.
Why do we call it Easter?
The naming of the celebration as “Easter” seems to go back to the name of a pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at beginning of spring. The only reference to this goddess comes from the writings of the Venerable Bede, a British monk who lived in the late seventh and early eighth century.
Why do we color Easter eggs?
In many cultures around the world, the egg is a symbol of new life, fertility and rebirth. ... Painting Easter eggs is an especially beloved tradition in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches where the eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross.
Do female rabbits have periods?
Rabbits do not menstruate. If unspayed females start passing blood, they can bleed to death within a few days.
How old is Easter Bunny?
According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs.
What does Easter Bunny eat and drink?
The Easter Bunny eats lots of lettuce, vegetables, and of course carrots. The Easter Bunny loves when kids leave him a healthy snack of carrots the night before Easter.
