The Bible says that Christ died on the cross on a day called Good Friday. According to the Bible, Jesus was then resurrected and came back to life on Easter Sunday. Easter is on different dates each year, between 21 March and 25 April, depending on when there's a full moon in Spring. Many Christians usually spend time at church in thought, prayer and celebration of Jesus Christ's life, and may get together with friends and family for a special meal.
Due to coronavirus, churches are closed so this year will be very different, although technology means that some sermons will be streamed and many people will still get together but by using video calls instead of in person! There are also some more modern traditions to mark Easter which are very common - such as Easter eggs, the Easter bunny and chocolate. But where do these modern traditions come from? A lot of us may chomp on chocolate eggs at Easter, but originally eating eggs was not allowed by church leaders during the week leading up to Easter known as Holy Week.
So any eggs laid that week were saved and decorated to make them Holy Week eggs, that were then given to children as gifts. Victorians adapted the tradition with satin-covered cardboard eggs filled with Easter gifts.
This has now developed into the tradition that many people enjoy today. The first chocolate eggs appeared in France and Germany in the 19th Century, but they were bitter and hard. Later, the resurrection of Jesus would also be tied into the long standing concept of rebirth. According to folklore, the Easter hare would lay colorful eggs in the nests baskets of well behaved children.
German immigrants brought this tradition of the Easter Bunny to the United States in the 18th century. Over the years, the tradition evolved to include chocolates and toys in addition to Easter eggs, says mentalfloss. So there you have it. The Easter bunny and Easter eggs originated as pagan symbols of spring and rebirth.
Over the centuries, these ancient symbols became associated with the Christian holiday of Easter such that the two traditions have merged together to become what some celebrate today. Supposedly, the goddess's animal symbol was a rabbit , which have long traditionally symbolized fertility due to their high reproduction rates.
As for how the specific character of the Easter Bunny originated in America, History. Eventually, the custom spread across America to become a widespread Easter tradition — and over time, the fabled bunny's delivery even expanded from just eggs to include other treats such as chocolate and toys.
Since rabbits are mammals and thus give birth to live young , you might be wondering why exactly the Easter Bunny is said to lay eggs on the holiday.
The answer may be as simple as the fact that eggs, like the rabbit, have long been an ancient symbol of fertility, rebirth, and new life — all things associated with the springtime celebration of Easter! From a Christian perspective, eggs for Easter are said to represent Jesus' resurrection and his emergence from the tomb. According to History. Today, the Easter Bunny is traditionally depicted with a white rabbit costume with long ears, often wearing clothes in human-like fashion.
He can typically be found at Easter parades and other celebratory events for the holiday carrying a basket filled with colorful eggs, candy, and other treats to give out to kids; like Santa Claus on Christmas. Interestingly, it's not always a bunny that brings the Easter eggs in countries outside of the U.
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