Filled Easter Bunny Baskets

Have you ever pondered where the legend of the Easter Bunny comes from? I mean really, do the Easter Bunny and eggs really say anything about Jesus' resurrection? The reply is no. The tradition of the Easter Bunny goes all the way back to the 13th century and originates from pre-Christian Germany. The pagan people of the time worshipped several gods and goddesses. The goddess of spring and rebirth was called Eostra, which is where the word Easter came from. In most cultures, spring is the season of new birth. Because of this, Eostra's emblem was the rabbit. The rabbit signified rebirth due to the fact that rabbits are well renowned for their excessive rate of breeding. Over time, this representation of Eostra result in other myths and in the 1500s, the very first fable of the Easter Bunny was recorded. Now since you know where the bunny originates from you are probably curious about the origin of the eggs. Eggs have been a symbolic representation of fertility for ages and were likely integrated in early pagan celebrations of spring. As Christianity became more widespread in Europe and in Germany, previous pagan customs began to unite with new Christian holidays. Currently, we say that Easter eggs represent Jesus' resurrection. Over time the Easter Bunny legend developed even further and grew to be what we know it as today. Comparable to the folklore of Santa Clause, parents in Germany would say to their children that if they were good the Easter Bunny would arrive and bring eggs that they could trade for candy and other goodies. The tradition developed of creating nests for the eggs which eventually morphed into the vivid colored Easter baskets which we have these days. The myth of the Easter Bunny first came to the USA in the 1700s when German immigrants came to Pennsylvania. Nowadays, this Easter tradition is a widespread aspect of our culture along with dozens of other traditions which come from the homes of our immigrant ancestors. If you'd like to play at the Easter Bunny this spring, purchase a basket such as our Filled Easter Baskets Boys for somebody you love. Baskets By Rita offers quite a few Easter baskets to consider and is providing 10% off all Easter gift baskets for the whole month of March. Filled Easter Baskets for boys are a great choice for your special children on Easter. This traditional Easter basket a bug themed coloring and activity book with 4 crayons, plastic Easter eggs filled with candy, M & Ms, Skittles candy, Crayon tube filled with chocolate covered sunflower seeds yes, the tip really writes, Disney fun straw, Jelly Belly sour jelly beans, Gold Fish crackers, Plush Easter bunny, toy bug, Hot Wheels car, small chocolate bunny, mini soccer ball, sports themed rubber ducky, and squirt gun. All great things that kids love. http://www.basketsbyrita.com