The Unusual History of the Easter Bunny

$ 20.99 · 4.7 (169) · In stock

The Easter season is here! Spring is on the way, the crocuses are starting to come up, and our thoughts turn to bunnies and chocolate. But you might wonder, how did the tradition of the Easter Bunny come about? The origins of the modern Easter Bunny are shrouded in mystery, but there are a few theories on how the floppy eared, egg bearing rabbit came about. Easter in Other Countries First, it’s important to know that the bunny is not a universal symbol of Easter. In Europe, there was a figure named Eostre, for whom Easter was named. In some parts of Germany, her companion was a fox, and children would craft nests out of moss and grasses to put outside for the fox to leave eggs and gifts. They would also lock up all pets for the night to
The Easter season is here! Spring is on the way, the crocuses are starting to come up, and our thoughts turn to bunnies and chocolate.