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Fact check: Has the Easter bunny been renamed in Germany?

Summary by Deutsche Welle
Some social media users, including at least one far-right German politician, are complaining that traditional chocolate "Easter bunnies" have been renamed and no longer reference the Christian celebration. So, have they?

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Easter bunny has German roots

The Easter hare, or Osterhase, as an Easter symbol seems to have its origins in Germany. Many historical records suggest that the Easter bunny originated in Germany where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. By 1680,…

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Fact check: Has the Easter bunny been renamed in Germany?

Some social media users, including at least one far-right German politician, are complaining that traditional chocolate "Easter bunnies" have been renamed and no longer reference the Christian celebration. So, have they?

·Bonn, Germany
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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Friday, April 18, 2025.
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