When you hear the word ‘Easter’, it likely conjures images of bunnies, pastel-colored eggs, and lots of chocolate. Have you ever wondered why a rabbit brings children eggs for Easter? Why a rabbit and not a bird? It turns out that there’s a reason.
Where Did the Easter Bunny Come From?
It starts way back in the 1700’s, over 300 years ago in Germany. There they had a mythical creature called an ‘Osterhase’. This is a rabbit that lays eggs!
German children would make nests for these rabbits to lay their eggs in. The colored eggs were a present for children that behaved well throughout the year (much like how Santa Claus gives presents to good boys and girls). When Germans immigrated to the United States, they likely brought this tradition with them. The tradition has changed, as traditions tend to, and now includes chocolates and other sweets and a basket instead of a nest.
That’s why a bunny is in charge of bringing eggs and chocolates to all the children around the world for Easter. Now that you know you can appreciate what a neat tradition this is.
What is your favorite Easter tradition?
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