Easter Traditions and History

The video explores the origins of the Easter Bunny, tracing its roots back to pre-Christian springtime celebrations in Northern Europe honoring the goddess Easter, whose symbol was a rabbit. As Christianity spread, these traditions merged with the religious holiday of Easter. Various myths about the goddess and her rabbits emerged, including stories of magical transformations and egg-laying rabbits. The Easter Bunny was introduced to America by German settlers in the 1700s, who also created the first candy Easter Bunnies. Chocolate Easter Bunnies became popular in the 1800s.

What was the symbol of the goddess Easter in pre-Christian Northern Europe?

• A tree

• A bird

• A flower

• A rabbit

How did the springtime celebration change after the spread of Christianity?

• It was celebrated on a different date

• It was combined with the Christian holiday of Easter

• It was no longer celebrated

• It was replaced by a new holiday

According to one myth, what did the goddess Easter transform into a rabbit?

• A flower

• A bird

• A fish

• A tree

What did children believe the Easter Bunny would leave for them if they were good?

• Toys

• Flowers

• Colored eggs

• Chocolate

Who introduced the Easter Bunny tradition to America?

• British settlers

• German settlers

• Spanish settlers

• French settlers

What were the first candy Easter Bunnies made of?

• Chocolate

• Pastry and sugar

• Marshmallow

• Caramel

In which century did chocolate Easter Bunnies become popular?

• 1600s

• 1900s

• 1700s

• 1800s