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Easter Rabbit History |
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Easter is an important celebration of Christians and commemorates the resurrection of Christ. Easter is associated with various symbols that make the celebration merrier. The Easter symbols have ancient origins and are considered an essential part of Easter. The various symbols include the Easter egg, lily, lamb, hot cross buns and most of all the cute little Easter rabbit.
The Easter rabbit is one of the most commonly used symbols during Easter. Easter comes during the springtime when everything seems to appear fresh and vibrant. This adds in lots of pleasure to the celebration. The rabbits have long been associated to Easter and signify renewal of life. It is due to the recurrent multiple births of rabbits that they are regarded as a symbol of new life.
There are several reasons for relating the hare or rabbit to the grand Easter fiesta. The hare or rabbit feeding its little ones at nighttime is one major reason for relating it to Easter. Yet another reason is regarding the ancient legends and folklores. According to a legend the Egyptians entitled the rabbit as "un" which meant to open. Un also relates to a certain period or duration of time. Easter is also regarded to be a lunar festival that has much religious significance.
The rabbit is considered to be a sign of periodicity. The opener that the rabbit is referred as stands for renewal of life and rebirth. The Easter rabbit is regarded as the most essential symbols of Easter. It is used in various ways to represent Easter. It is perhaps due to this reason that there are cookies and cakes in the shape of rabbits and most of all the rabbit Easter basket. The pagan goddess "Eostre" is also related to the Easter rabbit. The Anglo Saxon goddess of spring known as Eostre had her symbol as a rabbit and she was in turn honored for making use of the rabbit as her symbol.
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