Easter is nearly here but first of all Malbers Fabrics have this juicy little bit of info to share with you all
The tale of the Hare and the Island....
- Yes as shocking as some of you may find the Easter bunny is actually a Hare, it was first brought over to America from Germany by German Immigrants in the 1700's as a story of a Hare that layed colourful eggs at Easter. Originally known as Osterhase (Easter Hare) in Germany. The Osterhase was first mentioned in German writings as far back as the 1500's.
- Just as children are told every year that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole, Easter Bunny according to the Easter Bunny tracker is living his best life on Easter Island in the South Pacific where the remote nature of the island ensures that Easter Bunny gets plenty of privacy before he hops around the world once a year making his Easter deliveries.
So has Easter Island actually got anything to do with Easter?
- Easter Island's link to Easter is that it was discovered on Easter Sunday in 1722 by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen hence the name Easter Island.
A few quirky beliefs and an eggy fact thrown in at the end about Easter in years gone by...
- Any eggs laid on a Friday were said to turn to Diamonds if they were kept for 100 years.
- Also if your egg had 2 egg yolks it was a sign that you would become very rich.
- Eggs were always blessed before they were eaten.
- Cooking Eggs on Good Friday and eating them on Easter Sunday would improve Fertilty and could prevent Sudden Death.
- The first Easter Eggs were made from solid chocolate and not hollow as they are now.
So now the truth is out that Easter Bunny is actuallly a Hare and according to some living on Easter Island. Why not get sewing and crafting ready for Easter with Malbers Fabrics colourful selection of quality Easter Ribbons and Easter themed fabrics featuring Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs both in 100% cotton and polyester cotton available to order today ready for Easter.
Hop on over to Malbers Fabrics to see some of our wide Range of Easter Fabrics and Ribbons here
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