Easter Myth: The Easter Bunny
The Easter bunny is often considered a part of Easter because of the notable ability of bunnies to proliferate. However, there are roots back to the actual name of Easter. A goddess of fertility, Eostre (who may have been one of the inspirations for the name Easter), is said to have been accompanied by a hare, although many sources debate this connection. The tradition of the bunny was brought to the U.S. by German settlers to Pennsylvania. But the bunnies might not have as much to do with Easter as some people believe, here’s how bunnies really became associated with Easter.