There are many different stories on how Easter began and why rabbits are associated with it. One version is that Easter is named after Eastre, a pagan Saxon goddess and this is where it all started. As Eastre which came from the Saxons’ Germanic heritage was the Anglo Saxon name of a Teutonic goddess of dawn, spring and fertility. Spring was celebrated in her honour at the vernal equinox, which is the first day of spring.

The first Sunday after the first full moon succeeding the vernal equinox was also sacred to her, and this holiday was given her name Eastre, which is now known as Easter.

Eastre’s symbols were the hare and the egg. They both represent fertility and rebirth. Since rabbits are more common than hares, over time the rabbit has been substituted. This then became the “Easter Rabbit” tradition.

Eventually after time the appearance of a rabbit that lays brightly coloured eggs as gifts for young children was then documented in Germany in the 1500s, where kids eagerly awaited the arrival. The tradition then was brought to America in the 1700s, where the Easter Bunny became firmly established as a popular symbol of Easter.

This meant that over time rabbits have often been acquired as pets over Easter time, which can mean in many circumstances these bunnies and rabbits can be ended up neglected or given up, since they grow up into pets that needs lots of attention and care. Rabbits can be wonderful companions but they also can be very destructive if deprived of attention and appropriate toys. You can find all the rabbit toys from the top online retailers from this website and compare the prices as well on our price shopping comparison.