Pastor Frank Answers Why Are Rabbits and Chicks Part of Easter? The Truth ExplainedDedicated to cruelty free living through a vegan lifestyle.
With Easter quickly approaching, Vegan Pastor Frank answers an important question: why are rabbits and chicks associated with Easter?
The truth is, Easter has roots in a pagan festival centered around fertility. Rabbits and chicks were symbols connected to celebrations of the goddess Eostre, representing fertility because of their high reproductive rates.
Over time, this tradition became blended with Resurrection Day. But these innocent animals have nothing to do with the power of God that raised Jesus from the dead, which is the true reason we celebrate Easter. Over time, we have lost the message of Easter with our obsession of using animals, so, how can we refocus our attention on the true reason we celebrate Easter?
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Pastor Frank Answers Why Are Rabbits and Chicks Part of Easter? The Truth Explained
Posted on All-Creatures.org: April 2, 2026
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