Every year on Easter, legend has it that a long-eared, cotton-tailed creature comes to deliver festive baskets full of treats, toys, and delicious sweets to children — and even lays colourful eggs for them to find! Among other Easter traditions like...
Surprisingly, there’s a lot of history behind the mythical story of an egg-bearing rabbit on Easter Sunday (and it’s not just because he’s cute!). The Easter Bunny actually has a long and deeply rooted history in the Christian holiday — and even in pagan traditions. Here’s what to know about the fascinating origins of the Easter Bunny before you welcome the holiday with chocolate rabbits and plenty of bunny-shaped treats — including where the character comes from, why he’s associated with Easter eggs, and how he became such a beloved symbol of the holiday over the years. So, where does the Easter Bunny come from? The Bible has no mention of a mythical hare who delivers eggs to children on...