I’m turning back the hands of time all the way back to 673-735 AD for this one. According to the writings of Venerable Bede, an Anglo-Saxon deity named Ēostre was accompanied by a hare or rabbit because she represented the rejuvenation and fertility of springtime. Venerable is what you’d call someone who’s gained respect and admiration through age, wisdom and character. By the way, that must mean they knew what they were talking about. In German mythology it’s also said that a bird was injured and a goddess came along and took pity on the poor bird turning it into a rabbit so it could run away escaping impending danger. What a legend!
Easter became a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus then the pagan symbolism of rabbits and eggs was incorporated symbolising the rebirth and new life that Ẽostre represented earlier on in the story. Ēostre known as Ostara in Germanic traditions brought about the Easter bunny or Osterhase as they call it and that was how that cute little hip hopper that delivers those yummy eggs was born. Almost like Santa, it is believed that the bunny, in German folklore, would lay coloured eggs (still being a bird in soul coz we all know bunnies don’t lay eggs) for well behaved children. Immigrants popped over to the United States and took this tradition with them way back when in the 18th century and to this day we love ourselves a good Easter egg hunt spreading joy, excitement and a couple of extra kilos over this special holiday! I’m telling you all of this ahead of time so you can plan ahead for those public holidays and special family days together this Easter.
Stay safe and dry this weekend and have a healthy, happy, blessed Easter ahead.
**Wednesday 16 April 12pm
Samaritan House, ReMax Dazzle, Benoni/Boksburg/Kempton Park
Kempton Park: 75 Monument Road
Kids & Baby Easter Project
Meet the Easter bunny while dropping off much needed clothes, stationery, non-perishable foods, colouring in books, toys etc for babies and children as Easter and Winter are just around the corner!
**Thursday 17 April 5pm
Easter Night Market
The German Club
5A Plantation Rd, Edenvale
Stalls, entertainment, kids zone and Easter egg hunts
Info: 0798648617
**Thursday 17 April 6:30pm
Darren Kiely (Ireland) Live - Never Been Here Before Tour 2025
The Troyeville Hotel
1403 Albertina Sisulu Road, Troyeville, Jhb
Info: www.thetroyeville.co.za or www.howler.co.za
**Friday 18 April 5pm
The Dawn of the Titans featuring Vulvodynia, Diverted Disorder, Your Cynical Sanity and Walk These Skies
Sowaar Bar East Rand, Pamona Road, Kempton Park
Info: www.quicket.co.za
**Sunday 20 April 1pm
The Muffinz & Nomadic Orchestra (CT)
The Troyeville Hotel
1403 Albertina Sisulu Road, Troyeville, Jhb
Info: www.thetroyeville.co.za
**Friday 25 April 5pm
Legends Easter Night Market
1 Brodigan St, Northmead, Benoni (Benoni Northern Sports Club)
Stalls, entertainment, kids zone and Easter egg hunt
Info: 0634795232
**Saturday 26 April 4pm
Praise The Loud Fest featuring Boo, Plum, WONDERboom, Springbok Nude Girls, The Narrow and Dj Kerry-Anne
Sognage, 14 Tungsten Road, Randburg
Info: www.quicket.co.za