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The hare was a popular motif in medieval church art. In ancient times, it was widely believed (as by Pliny, Plutarch, Philostratus, and Aelian) that the hare was a hermaphrodite.The idea that a hare could reproduce without loss of virginity led to an association with the Virgin Mary

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What do bunnies have to do with Jesus?

Since easter is based on an ancient fertility celebration, symbols of which included eggs, bunnies/rabbits, baskets, crucifixes, long grasses, etc. I guess you could say bunnies have nothing to do with Jesus, because easter has nothing to do with Jesus. Passover and Jesus, yes. Easter and Jesus, no.


How did bunnies become a part of Easter?

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Do Jehovah's have Easter eggs?

No. We do not celebrate any holiday but the Memorial of Christ's death because no where in the Bible does it speak of celebrating Jesus ressurection (or Easter). And today, Easter is not about Jesus. It's about eggs and bunnies--what does that have to do with Jesus?


What was the focal point for Easter eggs and bunnies?

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Are ducks related to Easter like bunnies and chicks are?

Not normally, but any new life could be related to Easter as it celebrates Jesus coming back to life. Chicks and bunnies are just cute and everybody likes them! :)


Why do bunnies represent Easter?

Easter eggs represent Jesus' resurrection. Bunnies lay eggs therefore bunnies came to the picture of Easter


What comes to mind when you think of Easter?

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According to the legend what did Osterhas bring to good children?

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How did bunnies become part of Easter?

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What animals are associated to Easter?

Chicks,bunnies,lambs But the real importance and meaning of Easter is remembering all of the great this the Jesus has given us, and the day of his death.


Bunnies and Easter Bunnies are real?

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How did Easter get his name?

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