Easter rabbit meaning (what is it, concept and definition)

What is the Easter Bunny:

The Easter bunny is one of the symbols of the Easter holiday; represents fertility, birth and life expectancy.

Before Christ, the Germanic peoples considered the rabbit a symbol of fertility, and associated its appearance at the beginning of spring, with the rebirth and renewal of nature after the winter season.

The rabbit was, therefore, the first animal to emerge from the burrows and to breed, due to its great reproductive capacity.

According to ancient legends, the rabbit appeared at Easter with a basket full of sweets and colorful eggs, which he hid so they could be found.

Hence the tradition of hiding Easter eggs for children to find.

Easter rabbit in Christianity

The rabbit is used today as a symbol of Easter, which is the Christian holiday to celebrate the hope of life after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter.

However, neither the Easter bunny nor the Easter eggs it brings are mentioned anywhere in the Bible.

The tradition of the Easter bunny is associated with fertility celebration rituals that were made in northern Europe in pre-Christian times.

In addition, the legend according to which in the tomb where Jesus was there was a rabbit that witnessed his resurrection is also false, without any support in the Holy Scriptures.

See also:

• Easter. Easter egg. The 8 symbols of Easter and their meaning.