The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might ...
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Eostre, Fertility, and the Origins of Easter

Easter is celebrated as a Christian holiday, but some believe its roots trace back to a pagan goddess named Eostre. Did ancient traditions shape the holiday we know today?
It's no secret that Easter, a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, has deep ties to ancient pagan rituals celebrating the renewal of spring. And hot cross buns, the ...