Easter baskets for Boys

Easter baskets for Boys 
Easter Baskets for boy of all ages are great gifts to send on Easter Sunday.

Bunny Tales And Easter Eggs

Have you ever considered where the myth of the Easter Bunny came from? I mean really, do the Easter Bunny and colored eggs really have anything to do with Jesus's resurrection? The answer is "no". The tradition of the Easter Bunny dates back to the 13th century and comes from pre-Christian Germany. The pagan people of the period idolized several gods and goddesses. The goddess of spring and fertility was known as Eostra, which is where the name Easter comes from. In most cultures, spring is the time for new birth. As a result of this, Eostra's image was the rabbit. The rabbit indicates fertility since rabbits are well renowned for their large rate of reproduction. In time, this representation of Eostra lead to other myths and in the 1500s, the earliest account of the Easter Bunny was published. Now since you know where the Easter Bunny originates from you are possibly asking yourself about the origin of the eggs. Eggs have been a sign of fertility for ages and were likely included in early pagan festivals of spring. As Christianity became more popular in Europe and in Germany, old pagan traditions began to combine with new Christian holidays. Today, we recognize that Easter eggs signify Jesus's resurrection. Over the years the Easter Bunny chronicle developed even further and grew to be what we know it as today. Similar to the fable of Santa Clause, German parents would say to their children that if they were well behaved the Easter Bunny would come and lay eggs that that could be traded for sweets and various treats. The tradition developed of making nests for the eggs and these nests ultimately transformed into the splendid colorful Easter baskets that we have today. The tradition of the Easter Bunny first arrived in the USA in the 1700s when German immigrants arrived in Pennsylvania. Nowadays, this Easter myth is a common piece of our traditions along with hundreds of other traditions which come from the roots of our immigrant ancestors. If you'd like to play the Bunny this spring, purchase a gift basket such as our Monet's Fruit and Cheese Basket for somebody you love. Baskets By Rita provides many Easter baskets to choose between and is featuring 10% off all Easter gift baskets for the whole month of March. Imagine sunshine bathing a meadow near a seaside town in the old country…a beautiful bounty — available this time of year — and any time of year… This fruit and cheese basket has pleased palettes since the days of early impressionist painting. Our split willow and rope weave basket is a treasure trove of fruit, cheeses, crackers, and world-class chocolates and nuts. Picked at the peak of perfection, our fruits are the very best of the season with hand-picked and delectable cheeses selected from dedicated cheese makers— a perfect symphony of the healthiest foods that celebrate life, friendship, wellness, and express the timeless desire to share the best life has to offer http://www.basketsbyrita.com