what do eggs and bunnies have to do w/ Easter?

[AkumaX]

i know its an american invention, but why!?

 

[notfred]

Nothing, it's just springtime, and people like cute baby things.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

I blame it on Hentai.

 

[Greyd]

Not american. pagan european something or other. Symbols of fertility. I think.

 

[yowolabi]

It's based off other culture's customs and pagan rituals like most christmas traditions. Because an egg represents birth, someone thought it would fit with easter.

Edit: Many cultures had springtime festivals and rituals to celebrate Spring. Spring was viewed as a time of birth or rebirth, depending on your perspective. Everything about Spring speaks of life returning to a barren land. A rabbit is a well known symbol of fertility, even today. It was one of the chief mascots of these springtime festivals. When Christianity decided to celebrate the rebirth of Jesus during this time, they absorbed some of the Springtime celebrations.

Info on the Saxon goddess Eostre from which we obtained the name "Easter".

 

[conjur]

Exactly...one reason why Easter is my least favorite of all holidays. I really try to ignore it even exists.

 

[Kitros]

Here's why

 

[BooGiMaN]

the only reason the rabbit is hiding the eggs its that it doesnt want mrs rabbit to find out what he and the chicken have been doing behind closed doors

 

[BurnItDwn]

Chocolate!

 

[Bignate603]

Where easter eggs come from....


I know everybody has seen it but it's still funny.

 

[chiwawa626]

Originally posted by: Bignate603
Where easter eggs come from....


I know everybody has seen it but it's still funny.

eek, you browse that site! nasty boy.

 

[Desslok]

Nothing, the World just wanted to get away from the true meaning of Easter.

 

[Banana]

Originally posted by: Desslok
Nothing, the World just wanted to get away from the true meaning of Easter.

Almost true: Actually, because the observation of Easter is imposed upon non-Christians, the non-Christians have to come up with something fun for Easter as well. Otherwise, what would they do on their company holiday?