Easter celebration in Mexico is a fusion of Christian rituals and native Indian traditions. In the days of imperialism, the Christian missionaries as a part of their effort to convert non- Christian Indians to Christianity, allowed indigenous people to blend their customs with Easter rites, and many of these customs appear in passion plays. But in the face of a cultural onslaught from American media vehicles, many of Mexico’s age-old traditions are falling out of favor in large cities such as Guadalajara.
Easter in Mexico is a little different from the rest of the world. In Mexico, it is a combination of Semana Santa (Holy Week – Palm Sunday to Easter Saturday) and Pascua (Resurrection Sunday until the following Saturday). On Palm Sunday people use elaborately woven palms. Weavers ply their craft outside churches, and worshipers follow the priest into church with the woven fronds. Later, those palms are traditionally hung on the doors of Mexican homes to ward off evil.
Adding an Easter bunny to your child’s Easter basket is a great idea! See all our stuffed animals on our website and order early!
Pre-Christian fertility lore is the origin of the Easter Bunny. During the spring season, the Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known.
According to what I read at http://www.easterbunnys.net/easterbunnyhistory.htm, the bunny as an Easter symbol had it’s origin in Germany. It was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. These were made of pastry and sugar.
The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. The arrival of the “Oschter Haws” was considered “childhood’s greatest pleasure” next to a visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. The children believed that if they were good the “Oschter Haws” would lay a nest of colored eggs.
Easter is early this year and you will want to see our line of plush stuffed animals on our website. Our stuffed animals include a line of plush rabbits perfect for gift giving and including in your Easter baskets.
Hey kids, would like to throw your stuffed animals around and not get in trouble with your mom? Have her look at a unique line of plush toys with a ball inside.
Bouncy Buddies have a hard rubber ball sewn into their tummies so they bounce all over the place. You will be glad to know that these toy animals are hand sewn using the highest quality materials. Dogs also like these toys so you will need some for him and some for you.
Each plush toy is unique in design and their individual character is reflected in their expressions. Some of the selections are a bunny, bear, dog, cat, cow, elephant, monkey and zebra. Which is your favorite? Which would your dog like to play with?
You can see more selections online.