The origin of the Easter Bunny dates back to at least 1682. There was a story that mentioned the tradition of a hare bringing children easter eggs in the Germanic countries.
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Fun Fact: Easter Etymology
While Easter is considered a Christian holiday, many of its roots actually came from an old Germanic religion. The name Easter itself comes from the Germanic deity Eostre (also known as Ostara), and people would honor her around April.
Fun Fact: How The Date of Easter Works
The date of Easter changes every year due to the determination being based on the old lunar calendar. Easter is always celebrated the Sunday after a full moon. If the event lands on Sunday, then it’s celebrated exactly a week afterwards.
Fun Fact: Origin of the Easter Bunny
The concept of the Easter Bunny was brought to us by a bunch of German guys in the 19th century who spread the legend in the Pennsylvania Dutch region.