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