[gawatchman]

She is spot on about Easter, and the Easter bunny. For this I applaud her. After all, what do bunny rabbits, and eggs have to do with the crucifixion of Christ? Answer: Nothing.

[vladimir998]

Actually, that’s not true.

Rabbits and eggs were signs of new life. Eggs especially were signs of the Resurrection because of the idea of life coming out of a shell (like Jesus out of a tomb). These things were associated with Easter for a reason. We’re just too stupid today to know these things because our understanding of symbols related to Christianity has broken down.

[sten]

i have heard the rolling of the egg can symbolize the rolling of the stone away from Christs' tome. I also heard that Mary Magdalen gave a red egg to the emperor of Rome declaring that 'Christ has risen' (although this one is new to me).

otherwise, the bunny and the egg, or chick, are traditionally symbols of fertility... associated with spring following the 'death' of winter. (basically anything associated with birth)

[betsyross1776]

No since Jesus died , the easter bunnies now symbol rebirth. Lighten up the Easter bunny never hurt anyone but brings joy to kids. Everyone who celebrates easter knows JESUS IS RISEN even better HE lives! He is alive and we and all our lives are different because of Him. When I see a young Bunny , the wind blow , anything , the sky above I see Jesus and His LOVE! Peace!