🐰🥚 The Hoppy History of Easter Baskets (and All the Goodies Inside!) 🍫🎉

Ever wondered why we wake up to baskets overflowing with chocolate bunnies, colorful eggs, and sugary treats on Easter morning? Well, my friend, you’re about to dive into a tale centuries in the making—one that involves a goddess, a hopping hare, and a whole lot of festive feasting!

🌸 Where Did Easter Baskets Come From?

Long before Easter egg hunts and sugar rushes, people celebrated the arrival of spring. Ancient cultures marked the spring equinox, that magical moment when day and night are equal, signaling the end of winter’s gloom and the start of sunshine, fresh blooms, and bountiful harvests.

Enter Eostre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility. According to The Reckoning of Time, an 8th-century manuscript by English monk Venerable Bede, folks threw lavish feasts in her honor. And what was Eostre often shown holding? A woven basket—probably not filled with chocolate eggs, but still, it was the beginning of a "basket tradition" that would eventually become the Easter staple we love today! 🐰 Why the Chocolate Bunnies, Eggs, and Treats?

If you think chocolate bunnies are just cute, think again! In medieval times, the rabbit was a symbol of fertility—because, well, we all know bunnies don’t exactly struggle with reproduction. 🐇💨

According to European folklore, a mysterious "Easter hare" would leave baskets filled with colorful eggs for children—talk about an early delivery service! 🥚📦 When settlers brought the tradition to America, it hopped straight into Easter celebrations.

And eggs? They’ve always been symbols of new life, making them the perfect fit for a springtime holiday celebrating renewal and joy! Plus, decorating them is just plain fun. 🧺 Why Do We Exchange Easter Baskets?

Turns out, sharing food-filled baskets is a tradition that goes way back to early medieval Catholic times. After weeks of Lenten fasting, people would bring baskets of delicious goodies to church to be blessed by a priest. Over time, these baskets evolved into the Easter morning surprise we know today, packed with chocolates, treats, and pastel-colored everything! 🎁 Looking for Easter Baskets at Wholesale Prices?

If you're stocking up for the season, we’ve got egg-cellent Easter baskets waiting for you! 🐣✨ Contact us at www.greenweaverstore.com and fill your store with the magic of Easter!

Hoppy shopping! 🐰🥕