(Encyclopedia) Easter [A.S. Eastre, name of a spring goddess], chief Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion. In the West, Easter is celebrated on the Sunday…
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From bouncing bunnies to chocolate treats, Easter can be fun for all. But how much do you know about worldwide traditions and the historical origins of the holiday? Test your Easter IQ here!
A rabbit. So called from the provincial word bun, a tail. The Scotch say of the hare, “she cocks her bun.” Bunny, a diminutive of bun, applied to a rabbit, means the animal with the “…
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