Episode 921 • • 2:10 - 5:27
921: Bagels & Bins
Easter Bunny Origins, Hares, and German Lutheran Folklore
The history of the Easter Bunny is traced back to 1600s German Lutheran traditions where an "Easter Hare" judged the behavior of children. Differences between hares and bunnies are explained, noting that hares live above ground and run at high speeds. The tradition of colored eggs is linked to breaking the fast of Lent, while the hare's association with the Virgin Mary stems from ancient beliefs about its reproductive biology.