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Understanding Easter: the chocolate part is easy

As symbols of life and renewal, eggs and rabbits have long been part of the traditions of Easter. In ancient times, myth has it that Eastre (also spelled "Eostre") was the pagan goddess of spring and renewal in Europe. She carried a pet hare, representing new life.

During the medieval era, it was said that eggs were given as Easter gifts to servants. Dating back to ancient times before the Christian era, Ukrainian Easter eggs were decorated to honour the sun gods, ward off evil and bring luck. The tradition of creating beautiful art on eggshells continues today, but the ornamentation has different symbolism.

In the 16th century, German immigrants to the Pennsylvania Dutch area brought their tradition of Oschter Haws with them. Oschter Haws, a white Easter bunny, went from house to house delivering coloured eggs to children in celebration of spring.

It wasn't long until those eggs and rabbits were turned into delicious baked goodies by German chefs. Forming the shapes into chocolate soon followed and has become the Easter tradition with which we are familiar.

In North America, the festivity of Easter didn't really catch on until after the end of the American Civil War in 1865.

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