Today’s lighthearted Easter tradition traces its roots to the witch trials and conspiracy theories of the 16th and 17th centuries. Ah, Easter. The time for egg hunts, bunnies, and… witches? As folklore scholar Fredrik Skott writes, Easter witches are, in fact, a longstanding Swedish tradition. Skott traces the idea of the Easter witch to theContinue reading “The Easter Witches of Sweden”
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The Ancient Origins of the Easter Bunny
A scholar traces the folk figure’s history from the Neolithic era to today The 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, I’m aware of the origins of theContinue reading “The Ancient Origins of the Easter Bunny”
Pink Moon: Full Moon for April 2022
Prepare for the Full Pink Moon—and the Paschal Full Moon! April’s full Moon rises on the night of Saturday, April 16. Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon is also the Paschal full Moon this year. Here’s everything you should know about the Moon this month, including facts, folklore, and Moon phase dates. WhenContinue reading “Pink Moon: Full Moon for April 2022”
Catch the Full Worm Moon!
March’s full Worm Moon arrives on Friday, March 18! Here’s all you need to know about the full Worm Moon—including why it has such an odd name. When to See the Full Moon in March 2022 March’s full Worm Moon reaches peak illumination at 3:20 A.M. EDT on Friday, March 18, 2022. Look for theContinue reading “Catch the Full Worm Moon!”
Easter Bunny Origin: The Fascinating Folklore Associated With Easter Bunny
Why is a bunny used as a symbol for the day of Jesus Christ’s resurrection? Easter Bunny origin, meaning, significance, and story revealed. Easter is a principal festival for Christians, who believe this day to be the third day after the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In the Bible, it is described that the resurrection ofContinue reading “Easter Bunny Origin: The Fascinating Folklore Associated With Easter Bunny”
The Easter Bunny and His Basket
On the first Sunday this April, children all over Columbia will wake up with one question: what did the Easter bunny bring me? As they break into their chocolate bunnies, squishy peeps, and rainbow-hued jellybeans, these happy kids won’t have a single thought about the origins of their sweet-filled treasure chest. Their parents, though, mightContinue reading “The Easter Bunny and His Basket”
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