Why Does a Rabbit Lay Eggs? The Surprising (and Slightly Weird) History of Easter Icons
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Ever paused mid-bite of a chocolate ear to wonder why on earth a mammal is delivering avian products? You’re not alone. The story of the Easter Bunny and his basket of eggs isn’t just a marketing ploy by candy companies; it’s a 500-year-old mashup of pagan legends, strict religious diets, and German folklore.
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