Easter Traditions

When I was a kid we were fairly poor and most of my clothes were hand-me-downs. But every Easter I would have a new dress to wear to church.

Many people know Easter bunnies and eggs come from the ancient Anglo-Saxon religion that celebrated a goddess of Spring named Eastre.

So, what do new clothes, eggs, and rabbits have to do with a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection?

Simple. They all remind us of new life.

Easter Rabbits

Bunnies are a symbol of Easter because they have lots of babies, which symbolizes new life.

What if a rabbit had actually witnessed the resurrection?

Of course it probably wouldn't have thought about it at all and, after a moment of being startled and hiding, simply gone on nibbling on leaves.

But I'm a writer and my imagination can't help picturing the little bunny getting excited and running off to tell all his friends. That might even make a good picture book.

Okay, other writers, if you decide to use that idea please give me credit. :-))

I hope you have a wonderful Easter and even if you don't celebrate that holiday I wish you a happy day.