Why does the easter BUNNY carry EGGS???

Answer 1

Rabbits and eggs are pagan fertility symbols of extreme antiquity.

Birds lay eggs and rabbits give birth to large litters in the early spring these became symbols of the rising fertility of the earth during the spring season.

Since Easter also occurs in the early spring, people brought the beloved pagan symbols into the Christian celebration of Easter.

These pagan symbols have become part of the Christian tradition. They do not take anything away from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and they add to the celebration.

Christianity has frequently absorbed the positive and neutral elements of pagan religions while leaving the negative symbols behind, similar to Christmas trees and Halloween costumes.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Originally, the celebration Spring came during a festival called (I believe) "Estera" in which several fertility rites were performed. One of them was young girls dancing around a "may pole" which represents the phallus, entwining it, representing the female sex organs interacting with the male. There were many symbols of this rite, i.e. bunnies for their prodigeuos reproductive capabilities and eggs, representing new life.

Chrisitianity simply overran the older religions. However, they did this by taking the tradition and making them their own, so people wouldn't have to conform to something wholly different. Over the years, the old meanings have been lost, covered over with a fresh coat of paint. Easter and Christmas are two of the most prominent of these types of "cultural conversions".

Answer 3

I think it's all pagan related.

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.


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Easter Symbols and Traditions
A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations
by David Johnson and Shmuel Ross


Ancient Spring Goddess
According to the Venerable Bede, Easter derives its name from Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. A month corresponding to April had been named "Eostremonat," or Eostre's month, leading to "Easter" becoming applied to the Christian holiday that usually took place within it. Prior to that, the holiday had been called Pasch (Passover), which remains its name in most non-English languages.

(Based on the similarity of their names, some connect Eostre with Ishtar, the Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love and fertility, but there is no solid evidence for this.)


Easter Eggs
In Medieval Europe, eggs were forbidden during Lent. Eggs laid during that time were often boiled or otherwise preserved. Eggs were thus a mainstay of Easter meals, and a prized Easter gift for children and servants.

In addition, eggs have been viewed as symbols of new life and fertility through the ages. It is believed that for this reason many ancient cultures, including the Ancient Egyptians, Persians, and Romans, used eggs during their spring festivals.



The Easter Bunny
Hares and rabbits have long been symbols of fertility. The inclusion of the hare into Easter customs appears to have originated in Germany, where tales were told of an "Easter hare" who laid eggs for children to find. German immigrants to America -- particularly Pennsylvania -- brought the tradition with them and spread it to a wider public. They also baked cakes for Easter in the shape of hares, and may have pioneered the practice of making chocolate bunnies and eggs.


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Answer 4

Its a symbol of new life. ON Easter, thats when Jesus rose, and when an egg hatches, new life

Answer 5

i have no idea. ..... nor do i ever understand why the heck Easter is represented with the image of a bunny... or egg hunt... confusing

Answer 6

because the Easter Chicken's basket is too full...

Answer 7

same reason why
Santa brings presents
tooth fairy leaves money
cupid shoot arrows at lovers

THEY ARE ALL LIES!!!! Man has made all these up because they live in a Pagan world.

Answer 8

Because his paws are little and he'd drop a dish of lasagne

Answer 9

its not a bunny its a chicken a magic chicken

Answer 10

In a basket