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Easter Rabbit is one of the best-known symbols of Easter. It is laden with a rich display of rituals, customs and traditions that bring forth the essence of resurrection and new life. Similarly, Easter rabbit also symbolizes new life, as rabbit is said to reproduce very fast. It serves as the embodiment of abundant new life in the spring season.
Easter is the religious day when Christians commemorate the resurrection of the Christ from the dead. It is considered as the most important time of the church year. Generally, Easter is celebrated on the first Easter Sunday that occurs after the first full moon or after the vernal equinox.
Rabbit is, indeed, the traditional Easter rabbit. Actually, the word Easter is drawn from the Anglo-Saxon name of a Teutonic goddess. And during full moon, it was considered that this goddess was pregnant with Sun God's offspring implying fertility. Moreover, hare or Easter rabbit and Easter egg were symbols of this goddess. She was always seen accompanied by the rabbit or Easter bunny. Hence, Easter was associated with rabbit, gradually bringing forth the term Easter rabbit.
There is yet another legend regarding the history of Easter rabbit. Egyptians called the hare 'un', which implied open, to open or the opener. 'Un' also refers to period. Thus, the rabbit became a popular symbol for periodicity in both the lunar and human sense of the word. The hare or rabbit or bunny as opener stands for rebirth and renewal that the festivity of Easter is intricately related to. Besides, there are many stories too that speak of this cute creature, Easter rabbit. It is widely known for laying colored eggs. These stories have indeed given birth to the virtual character of Easter rabbit.
The secular Easter celebrations make use of Easter rabbit in every way, for Easter rabbit decorations, Easter rabbit gifts and for different games and activities. Besides, recipes and cakes are sometimes also made in the form of Easter rabbit to add pizzazz to the festivity. Thus, Easter rabbit also serves the purpose of decorating Easter gift baskets. His tummy is filled with scrumptious goodies and foodstuff to be presented to loved ones. For more information, keep browsing the pages of the website
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