The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit—sometimes dressed with clothes—bringing Easter eggs.

Feb 25, 2025 · While legend has told us that the Easter Bunny is a long-eared, furry, cotton-tailed creature who hops from house to house to deliver candy-filled baskets, there's more about his history that...

Mar 31, 2024 · As Easter approached at the end of March 2024, we looked into the many origin theories of the Christian holiday. The occasion celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after...

Apr 14, 2022 · The Easter bunny is a much-celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter...

Apr 1, 2015 · The exact origins of the Easter bunny are clouded in mystery. One theory is that the symbol of the rabbit stems from pagan tradition, specifically the festival of Eostre—a goddess of fertility...

Feb 19, 2025 · Everyone knows the Easter Bunny, but how much do you really know about the famous rabbit that became the symbol for Resurrection Sunday? Yes, the Easter Bunny is an adorable furry animal that brings everyone joy during the holiday season, but there's also a bit of mystery behind the fluffy friend!

Feb 24, 2022 · What Does the Easter Bunny Look Like? Based on pagan folklore and his traditionally white fur, the Easter Bunny appears to be an Arctic hare. This means he has very tall ears, and a coat that...

One German immigrant, Johann Conrad Gilbert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1757, created the first known paintings of the Easter Bunny made on American soil, including two drawings of a leaping hare holding a basket of colorful Easter eggs.

Discover how a rabbit became Easter’s metaphorical mascot. Every year, as springtime dawns and flowers bloom, the Easter Bunny emerges from its burrow to bring joy and treats to children around the world. But have you ever wondered how this fluffy, long-eared creature became synonymous with Easter?

Feb 10, 2025 · The Easter Bunny's origins are varied and go back centuries, and once you learn how the cute critter became a mascot of the holiest Christian holiday, it all starts to make sense—even if you...