The Easter Bunny

Easter is a time of celebration. Different cultures celebrate Easter in different ways — In North America, parents tell their children that eggs have been delivered and hidden by the Easter Bunny in an Easter basket. Children find them when they wake up.

Did you know that the Bunny as an Easter symbol originates in Alsace and southwestern Germany? The first edible Easter Bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s and were made of pastry and sugar. The Easter Bunny was introduced to America by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s.

The Easter Bunny has also become a very common advertizing icon. It is not uncommon for kids to beg their parents for a bunny of their own! Yet, while adopting a bunny can be a positive life changing experience for both the pet and the guardian, each year, unwanted, former Easter rabbits fill local rabbit rescues and humane societies. At Montreal Critters, we would love to see less rabbits in rescues after Easter, not more!

Whether you are thinking of bringing a rabbit into your home or already have one, check out Make Mine Chocolate's Interactive Bun. If you are not ready for a rabbit, you can always enjoy Chocolate Easter Eggs! If you are ready for a new companion, take a look at these little wonders. You may just find your perfect match...