The Hare was a pagan symbol for the ancient German people. The Easter Bunny or "Osterhas," was brought to America with German immigrants, who were Protestant. Now this is a little funny because from my experience it's typically the Protestants who complain that Catholics have too many "pagan" traditions. (Read entire article.)Share
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+JMJ+
So the Easter Bunny is both "pagan" and Protestant? It's as funny as it is ironic!
Happy Easter, Elena! <3
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