Tiffi continues her search

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Tiffi continues looking for articles that Elsa could use for her story. Aha! Here is something about the Easter Bunny. She begins to read the article.

‘So, where does the Easter Bunny come from?

As for how the specific character of the Easter Bunny originated in America, History.com reports that it was first introduced in the 1700s by German immigrants in Pennsylvania, who reportedly brought over their tradition of an egg-laying hare named "Osterhase" or "Oschter Haws." As the story goes, the rabbit would lay colorful eggs as gifts to children who were good — so the kids would make nests in which the bunny could leave his eggs, and would even sometimes leave out carrots in case the hare got hungry! Eventually, the custom spread across America to become a widespread Easter tradition — and over time, the fabled bunny's delivery even expanded from just eggs to include other treats such as chocolate and toys.

Why does the Easter Bunny bring eggs?

Since rabbits are mammals (and thus give birth to live young), you might be wondering why exactly the Easter Bunny is said to lay eggs on the holiday. The answer may be as simple as the fact that eggs, like the rabbit, have long been an ancient symbol of fertility, rebirth, and new life — all things associated with the springtime celebration of Easter!’ (Source) 

“Well at least this article doesn’t talk about the church or religion but does mention the word Easter,” Tiffi thinks. “Maybe I need to stop looking for more egg or Easter egg articles until I speak to Elsa.” 

Just then her phone begins to ring and it’s Chewy calling to say that he definitely wants to participate in the contest. He tells Tiffi that he got the message when he was with Yeti so Yeti wants in on this too.

Tiffi begins her list of who will be participating. Now it’s time to get dinner ready for her and her father.

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