Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
- Written by Tok Thompson, Professor of Anthropology and Communication, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Children celebrating Easter, with their Easter Bunnies and Easter eggs.Sanja Radin/Collection E+ via Getty ImagesThe Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might have left behind.
As a folklorist,...