Egg-ceptional Tales: The Hidden Easter Egg in ‘Rabbit Fever’

Hoppy Easter, book lovers! 🐰✨ Are you enjoying the egg-citement of the holiday? It’s only been a few hours, but I’m sure you’re already having an egg-straordinary time!

Now, let’s talk about a fun Easter tradition—egg hunts! But did you know there’s a hidden ‘egg’ in my book, “Rabbit Fever”? That’s right, nestled within the pages is a sneaky shout-out to my adorable Dachshund, Saucisse. For those who’ve read it, shh—let’s keep the secret just between us. But have you spotted it?

This got me thinking about the origins of our egg-hunting escapades. So, I did a little digging, and the history is quite fascinating!

Long before the Easter bunny hopped into the picture, eggs were symbols of spring and renewal in various cultures. The early Christians embraced this, turning the egg into a symbol of resurrection, with the empty shell representing Jesus’ tomb.

Fast forward to medieval times, when eggs became a big deal during Easter. Since eating eggs was a no-no during Lent, they became the star of the show when the fast lifted on Easter Sunday. They were such a treat, especially for those who couldn’t afford meat. Eggs were even offered to churches on Good Friday and presented as gifts to lords and royalty. King Edward I was so into it that he bought 450 eggs, jazzed them up, and shared them with his peeps in 1290.

But the egg hunt? That’s a German import, possibly dating back to Martin Luther’s days. He had men hide eggs for women and children to find, echoing the discovery of the empty tomb by women.

And let’s not forget the Easter Bunny, or as he was first known, the Easter Hare. This furry fellow’s been linked to Easter since at least 1682, thanks to Georg Franck von Franckenau’s essay. But bunnies and hares have been Easter icons even longer in Central Europe, often associated with fertility and sometimes featured in religious art.

Legend has it that the Easter Hare would bring a basket full of colorful eggs for all the good kiddos, hiding them around for a festive find.

Isn’t that egg-ceptional? And hey, if you haven’t yet discovered Saucisse in “Rabbit Fever,” what are you waiting for? Hop on over to the link below and join the hunt in my novel!

Get your copy of “Rabbit Fever” and find Saucisse!