The Easter Bunny
Why did bunnies and chickens become symbols of Easter? How was Easter celebrated in earlier times? What traditions do we have now? What happens outside the White House every Easter?
The Easter Bunny
For many people, the bunny rabbit has become a symbol of Easter. It lays its eggs in all the colors of the rainbow, and hides them around the house or the garden. On Easter Day, the task is to find as many eggs as possible. In the past, children used to look for decorated hen eggs, but these have been replaced by chocolate eggs or cardboard eggs filled with sweets.
The first written mention about the Easter Bunny, or “Osterhase”, can be found in a German text from 1682. It is also mentioned in a Swiss children’s song from 1789. The tradition of the Easter Bunny, however, probably dates back further than this. In several European cities, the tradition of searching for Easter eggs started in the early 18th century. This shows that the Easter Bunny has lived in folklore for several hundred years. Why does the Easter Bunny hide eggs?
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Why does the Easter Bunny hide eggs?
There are several theories as to why the bunny hides eggs at Easter. The theories are based on myths and hypotheses, but we can’t be certain of the origins of the Easter Bunny.
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