Bunnies, Bonnets, and Hot Cross Buns: The History, Legends, and Lore of Easter - Paperback

by Christopher Forest (Author)

Easter is a magnificent holiday filled with rich traditions and symbolism. Amid these traditions is an abundance of wonderful legends and lore. In fact, do you know where did the term Easter come from? Why are eggs and bunnies associated with Easter? How is the date for Easter derived? Why were the first versions of Easter baskets actually nests? The answer to these and other questions await you in Bunnies, Bonnets, and Hot Cross Buns. This basketful of trivia will have you whistling down the bunny trail just waiting to celebrate Easter.

Author Biography

Christopher Forest is a teacher in Massachusetts. In his free time, he enjoys writing. He has written non-fiction and fiction stories for adults and children, and published more than 30 books. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, reading, taking walks and watching sports. He lives in Danvers, Massachusetts with his wife, Melissa, two children, Brighid and Christopher, and two cats.