The Easter Witches of Sweden

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 the

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 the

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 of