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Here's if the Easter Bunny really has anything to do with Easter and how to 'reconcile' faith and 'Western novelties': He explained everything
'There shouldn't be so much fuss about whether the bunny should be there for Easter or not, because the bunny is God's creature,' says catechist Aleksandar Đurđević in a post, holding a large bunny.
TL;DR
- The Easter Bunny tradition is believed to have originated in Germany in the early 16th century.
- Early records describe a 'Oschter Haws' (Easter Hare) that brought eggs on Easter morning and judged children's behavior, similar to Santa Claus.
- German immigrants brought this custom to America in the early 18th century, contributing to its widespread popularity.
- Globalization and mass culture have further disseminated the Easter Bunny as a holiday symbol.
- The custom first arrived in regions influenced by Germanic culture and gradually spread elsewhere in the early 20th century.