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The Easter Bunny is Coming!

One Day at Each Store Location
Every day, Thu, April 17 – Fri, April 18, 2025
10:00 am
bunny pushing a grocery cart full of colorful Easter Eggs

Hoppin’ Good Fun 🐰🐣🥕

The Easter Bunny is hopping by our stores with eggs-traordinary savings (get a magical paper egg with surprise gifts and savings inside*).

The bunny is visiting our Auburn location on April 17 (time TBD), and our Grass Valley store on April 18 (time TBD).
*While supplies last

DID YOU KNOW?

In folklore and tradition, the Easter Bunny is a beloved symbol of Easter, often depicted as a fluffy rabbit delivering colorful eggs and treats to children. But where did this charming character originate?

The origins of the Easter Bunny can be traced back to ancient pagan beliefs and customs. One theory suggests that the Easter Bunny originated from the ancient festival of Eostre, a goddess of fertility and spring. Eostre’s festival was celebrated around the spring equinox, and rabbits, known for their prolific breeding, became symbols of fertility and new life.

Another theory points to the German tradition of the “Osterhase” or Easter Hare. The Osterhase was believed to lay colored eggs for children to find on Easter Sunday morning. German immigrants brought this tradition to America in the 1700s, where it merged with other Easter customs to become the Easter Bunny we know today.

In America, the Easter Bunny became widely popular in the 19th century, thanks in part to the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch settlers. They brought with them the tradition of the “Oschter Haws,” a rabbit that laid eggs in the grass for children to find. Over time, the Oschter Haws evolved into the Easter Bunny we recognize today.

The Easter Bunny’s association with eggs is also significant. Eggs have long been symbols of new life and rebirth, making them a fitting symbol for Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In ancient times, eggs were often dyed and decorated as part of spring festivals.

The Easter Bunny’s presence in modern Easter celebrations extends beyond religious boundaries, embodying the joy and renewal that spring brings. While Easter is rooted in Christian traditions, the Easter Bunny’s appeal transcends religious affiliations, becoming a universal symbol of the season’s spirit. At the Patch, we just love bunnies! 

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