We think of Bunny rabbits as cute and adorable little creatures, don’t we?
Heads up, later on, I will introduce to you a little rogue and a not-so-cute naughty character, and here’s a hint……….. Little Rabbit Foo?
LET’S CONTINUE!
Round about this time of the year when it’s April, Springtime, and Easter is back, there they are again!
Why a bunny rabbit? you may ask, well basically the rabbit gives birth to a rather large litter, known as kittens and this symbolizes the birth of new life.
LET’S RECAP!
If we go back to pagan times when they had the traditional festival of Eostre, a goddess of fertility, the animal that symbolizes this is the ‘bunny’!
RABBIT CONNECTION!
As rabbits are known for their regular breeding in abundance, traditionally would symbolize fertility!
So Easter, re-birth, that time of the year, spring a lot of, hence the bunny rabbit, although it has nothing to do with religion.
LEGEND THEN AND TODAY!
Legend has it that a rabbit would lay colourful eggs and whilst children were asleep he would visit them and leave the eggs as gifts for their good behaviour, a bit like Santa. (although we know rabbits don’t lay eggs, they give birth to baby rabbits)
TODAY!
Today there is the Easter hunt, where colourful Easter eggs are hidden this is a fun activity for kids to play during Easter time.
WHAT ABOUT RELIGION?
The Easter eggs have religious connotations, when you smash the egg and open it up, this symbolizes the rise of Jesus, breaking out of the tomb. The resurrection.
IS IT A CHOCOLATE TREAT OR WITH A RELIGIOUS MEANING?
Or simply a yummy chocolate egg full of surprising treats that kids can’t wait to eat, no matter what it represents!
In fact, if you ask a kid what do they know about Easter, the reaction you would get is ”Chocolate Easter eggs yaaay!”
If you are not into the chocolate kind, then why not boil your eggs hard, allow them to cool then dye and paint them up for colourful Easter fun!