When was the Easter Bunny created?

Answer 1

The Easter Bunny probably has its origins in pre-Christian folklore and religion. Springtime was associated with the bringing forth of life and both hares and eggs are fertility symbols.

Starting in Germany, Christianity integrated these symbols. Luring Lent the old laws of fasting forbade not only the eating of meat but also of any animal product such as eggs. Receiving eggs at Easter was therefore a treat, as they had been sorely missed during the fast.

The concept of a bunny hiding eggs is a euphemism for a hare that lays eggs, which is the older tradition. The idea that hares lay eggs is an old piece of European folklore; farmers in the field would startle hares and then come across plovers' nests that looked just the right size for a hare. This custom of the Easter Bunny (literary translated, Easter Hare) was popularized by German Protestant immigrants in the 18th century in America. Though they did not observe Lent, for this was a Catholic practice, they nonetheless wished to keep the Easter traditions and taught that good boys and girls, if they should make inviting nests with their caps and bonnets on Easter eve, would find them replete with eggs on Easter morn, having been laid there by the Easter Bunny.

Answer 2

The Christian tradition of Easter eggs dates back to the early time of Mesopotamia. The eggs were colored red to symbolize the blood of Christ.

Answer 3

Well It is made up not real someone just made it up! Like Christmas?

Answer 4

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