Easter Egg Hunts in Gig Harbor

So I wanted to blog about the upcoming Easter Egg Hunts in Gig Harbor, cause I know how much young families love these things...but I got to thinking about this bizarre tradition of a bunny being representative of a holiday. It is strange don't you think? Yeah, I know, the big guy in the red suit is also strange...but a bunny delivery eggs?

So I did a quick google search and learned the following;

"Easter Bunny History
The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season.
The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. These were made of pastry and sugar.
The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. The arrival of the "Oschter Haws" was considered "childhood's greatest pleasure" next to a visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. The children believed that if they were good the "Oschter Haws" would lay a nest of colored eggs.
The children would build their nest in a secluded place in the home, the barn or the garden. Boys would use their caps and girls their bonnets to make the nests . The use of elaborate Easter baskets would come later as the tradition of the Easter bunny spread through out the country. "

I'm still confused....but I guess its about fertility. Whatever! Enjoy this Saturday in Gig Harbor with two great egg hunts.

1. Wild Birds Unlimited, historic downtown Gig Habor, annual and local favorite egg hunt is Saturday at 10:30am. Always fun and its so great to be in our beautiful downtown for this event.

2. PenMet Parks second annual hunt, Saturday at noon, takes place at Goodman Middle School.

So get out and celebrate...whatever the history!

Find out more to do this Easter weekend including great places to dine at www.gigharborguide.com