So today is Easter and I was wondering how the whole Rabbit thing started... So i googled it, and am going to share with all y'all.
WHERE DID THE RABBIT COME IN?
Rabbits are among the most prolific of all living creatures. They exemplify fertility, as they may produce many offspring at one time. According to Anglo-Saxon mythology, Ostara (again, the fertility goddess) transformed a bird into a bunny, who laid colorful eggs for children. Thus began the tradition of a bunny giving children decorated eggs in the spring.
In America, Pennsylvania Dutch settlers recounted stories to their children of the "Oschter Haws" (Easter Hare), who visited homes and left colored eggs for well-behaved children. Little boys would leave their caps, and little girls would leave their bonnets, as nests. In time, families began weaving and crafting baskets instead.
In the 19th century, German confectioners began making Easter bunnies from pastry.
Today, in the United States, many families perpetuate the tradition of the Easter bunny, who brings treats and trinkets to children. Many other countries have similar traditions.
I think it's fun. Today is all about new life. I enjoy it, Spring is a good time...No more winter.
You know what I like about spring....Strawberries. They are so yummy. I like really huge strawberries, they are fun to eat. Specially when they are like Half of my face!!!
I also enjoy long walks and frolicking through the flowers....... :P
Yesterday I woke up and I heard birds chirping, for some reason I just thought that was super encouraging. Yay birds! It's warm enough for you to be here, which means that I can almost wear shorts! Put away my jackets
Stay sweet
-Hot Donna
Easter is a time for renewal, but lets not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season. Though pagan traditions such as the Easter bunny I agree are quite enjoyable and innocent :D
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean when you talk about the enjoyment of hearing birds. I have my window open right now, and I can hear the birds as well as the frogs in a nearby pond. I love listening to them "sing." It wasn't until later in life that I realized nature sings it's loudest in the spring due to the animal's mating calls and a need to reproduce. . .
Oh childhood innocence, why have you betrayed me?
Frolicking through the flowers!! ... :)
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the joy and child-like faith to come for all of us in Heaven... :D