The Easter Bunny does not lay eggs

No, the Easter Bunny does not lay eggs. Many wonder why is the Easter Bunny associated with Easter. The name Easter is taken from the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring, Eostre. Eostre was associated with fertility, and was symbolized by rabbits and eggs (eggs are a common symbol of birth, and rabbits are extremely fertile, and can get knocked up with a new litter while they are pregnant with a first).

Eostre's feast was celebrated during the Vernal Equinox, just around the time of Jesus' resurrection. When the Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity, the two holidays combined, and became Easter, bringing the symbolic egg and rabbit with it.

Regardless of why, the Easter Bunny is a fixture in the celebration of Easter, spreading chocolates, hard boiled eggs and bright marshmallow animals to children all over.

Have a happy Easter!


This post was inspired by Katie wanting to know why the Easter Bunny exists.