Chocolate Easter eggs
By lonewolfnan
@lonewolfnan (4366)
Canada
4 responses
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
31 Mar 07
The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season. I guess we carried it as we know bunnies are still very prolific....
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@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
1 Apr 07
This person I believe is a very honest person.I mention that to explain something.If you look at this answer and the answer above it,you will notice they start the same as they got their information from the same place.I feel whiteheather would NEVER copy from another member.When we think someone has taken the answer directly from another MyLot member,it is best to check it out first before yelling "wolf".Please give each other the befefit of the doubt before casting any stones.Thank you all for reading.
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@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
1 Apr 07
This was no way an attempt by me to discredit you in any way.I was honestly trying to make a point to all MyLot members on the perils of trying to label someone without checking the facts.I wanted to make it clear that I have no doubt about your comments or your honsety,but that there are some "headhunters" who would jump at the slightest hint of a discrepancy.I apologize completely and I am saddened by your decision to remove me as a friend as I value your discussions and responces.
@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
1 Apr 07
When I thought I had lost you as a friend,I was so dissapointed I had to get off MyLot as I could not think.I have never meants to hurt anyone online and to think I hurt someone like yourself made it a miserable night.I checked MyLot a few times to see if maybe you got my pm,but did not have the heart to reply to others.I now see what you mean about not knowing what others have said about a response as ,being a friend,you receive notification when a friend stats a discussion but we don't see others response to it until we finish our reply.I am VERY sorry for causing you any grief/pain and I will try harder to think before hitting the "post comment"button.Thank you for seeing/reading my note.
@BlueBell101 (192)
• Canada
3 Apr 07
I love the mystery behind the easter bunny. How can a rabbit of all things lay brightly colored eggs. It all seems rather confusing to some people, and that is whay I like this question. Ut seems the pagans have left us another humorous present. The easter bunny has its origins in pre-chrisitian fertility lore. The rabbits being one of the most fertile animals know at the time especialy in spring during easter.
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@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
3 Apr 07
I have been fortunate with this question as alot of people were able to help me understand the role of the chocolate rabbit.Thank you for helping clear the confusion and misconceptions.
@hockeygal4ever (10021)
• United States
31 Mar 07
From Holidays.net
http://www.holidays.net/easter/bunny1.htm
The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season.
The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. And were made of pastry and sugar.
The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. The arrival of the "Oschter Haws" was considered "childhood's greatest pleasure" next to a visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. The children believed that if they were good the "Oschter Haws" would lay a nest of colored eggs.
The children would build their nest in a secluded place in the home, the barn or the garden. Boys would use their caps and girls their bonnets to make the nests . The use of elaborate Easter baskets would come later as the tradition of the Easter bunny spread through out the country.
@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
1 Apr 07
It sounds like you really did some searching on this and for taking the time and energy,I thank you very much.It does make sense when it is explained like you have done.I seem to look at Easter with blinders on and not looking at the logic or symbolism of the scene.Again,thank you.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Mar 07
Well I don't know how chocolate rabbits became symbols for Easter...but actually the symbolism of the rabbit and egg is actually an old pagan belief to celebrate the Spring equinox which is known as Ostara--in fact many of the so-called christian beliefs are based on old pagan ones.
and as a btw--I checked your site--you have a thing for wolves--that is my "totem" animal--love wolves.
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@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
1 Apr 07
Thank you for shedding some light on Easter and rabbits!Between your explanation and the one below,it is starting to make more sense.And yes,I do love wolves and have a collection based on them.
