Pagan origins In 1835, the folklorist Jacob Grimm , one of the famous team of the fairy tale "Brothers Grimm," argued that the Easter Hare was connected with a goddess , whom he imagined would ...

Traditions with Christian and pagan roots A parishioner and church usher carry a cross from the beach after the 21st annual Easter sunrise celebration service on March 27, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado.

The Conversation explores the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter Bunny has taken from European prehistory to today.