Sunday, March 31, 2024

Bunnies, Eggs, And Bonnets

Now I have to ask: what is particularly Christian about Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, or anything about Easter celebrations not connected to the resurrection??
According to the Guardian, both Easter eggs and bunnies have connections to paganism.  
“All the fun things about Easter are pagan. Bunnies are a leftover from the pagan festival of Eostre, a great northern goddess whose symbol was a rabbit or hare. Exchange of eggs is an ancient custom, celebrated by many cultures," the outlet noted.
Yeah, no. Ahistorical bullshit. And still nothing to do with the Christian holy day. I mean, at least Santa Claus is somewhat related to St. Nicholas, and the Christmas tree to the Paradeisbaum. But bunnies and eggs are…symbols of Christ’s resurrection? Huh?

I have a book detailing the historical bestiary of Christ. Animal imagery used by Christians for 2000 years. Eagles, lions, lambs; but no bunnies. There is the lamb of God. There are animals for all four Evangelists. There is no “bunny of God.” 

I suppose Easter ham is pagan, too.

Like I said, eggs probably got associated with Easter because of Lent. I suppose eggs and bunnies aren’t Christian, and that makes them “pagan.” But only if you’re a Puritan.  Or an idiot.

Don’t be an idiot. Go enjoy Easter, and be nice to everyone. That’s the better message of the day.

Speaking of disrespecting the day:
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