While there is no mention
of a bunny in the Bible, the Eater Bunny has become a symbol of Christianity’s
most important holiday. The exact origins of the Easter Bunny are unclear, but
rabbits are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life. According to some
sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America
in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition
of an egg-laying hare. Their children made nests in which this creature could
lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S.
and the fabled rabbit's Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate
and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests.
Source: http://www.history.com/topics/easter-symbols
