The Easter Bunny and New Life

There is a lot of Mystery around the Easter Bunny. We all know the rabbit, its mating practices and the many offsprings. With that said The Easter Bunny is a symbol of life with its fertility. There is a lot of medieval folklore regarding the Easter Bunny. Over time, the Easter Bunny became a cultural symbol of the holiday, especially for children, and the tradition of the Easter egg hunt became a popular Easter activity However, my opinion will always remain, Jesus saved us and gave us new life. As the liberals and the atheists spin it, just like the media we see today spinning. Christians are celebrating a Pagan Holiday, however that’s far from the case.  The church was a little sneaky they wanted to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and make it known to all. The days they chosen falls on a lot of Pagan Holidays in a attempt convert the Pagan’s Here is what I have learned.

A little History: The early Christian associations with fertility, new life, and spring were later woven into Christian traditions, making the Easter Bunny a symbol of the resurrection and new life celebrated during Easter. The tradition of the Easter Bunny hiding eggs is believed to have been brought to America by German immigrants in the 1700s, and it has since become a staple of Easter celebrations. The incorporation of the Easter Bunny into Easter celebrations by the church is rooted in the early Christian missionaries' strategy to convert pagan populations. In the 13th century, the church found it easier to convert people by allowing them to retain some of their pre-Christian traditions.

The Easter Bunny, originally associated with the pagan goddess Eostre, a symbol of fertility and spring, was woven into Christian traditions to make the teachings of Jesus Christ more amenable to converts. This blending of traditions was particularly effective during the time when Christianity was spreading across Europe. The missionaries encouraged the integration of ancient celebrations with Christian festivities, especially when both festival calendars coincided. This approach allowed for a smoother transition for the populace, who could continue to observe their traditional practices while gradually adopting Christian beliefs.

Here's a brief overview of the Pagan Holidays:

Neolithic and Iron Age Europe: Hares were given ritual burials alongside humans, suggesting a religious significance associated with rebirth.

Classical Antiquity: In Greek tradition, hares were sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and often symbolized unquenchable desire.

Medieval Folklore: The hare was connected to Easter in England and Germany, where traditions included Easter egg hunts and the consumption of hare meat during Easter.

Eostre and Ostara: The Easter Bunny is linked to the goddess Eostre, a deity of spring or renewal in Anglo-Saxon England, and Ostara in Germany. The hare was a symbol of this goddess, who was celebrated during the vernal equinox.

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