by Kate Evans
Everyone knows the song, “Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail” that reminds us that “Easter’s on its way.” But how did we end up with a rabbit that’s sometimes dressed in clothing carrying a basket of eggs and goodies as a symbol for the religious holiday of Easter?
Symbol of spring, fertility
The hare was a popular medieval theme, occasionally appearing in paintings of the Virgin Mary and the…
