The tradition of hiding eggs is a whole other rabbit hole. That likely came from Germany, where folklore said the Easter Hare would lay colorful eggs for good children. Yes, a hare. Rabbits don’t lay eggs, but hey—mythology doesn’t care about biology.
German immigrants brought this story to America in the 1700s. They made nests for the “Osterhase” to hide eggs in, and kids would hunt for them. Sound familiar? It’s basically the same dopamine hit we get from finding a fiver in an old coat pocket.
Why do we have Easter eggs and the Easter bunny? - BBC Newsround
And why chocolate? Because someone was a genius
Real eggs are cool, but they’re fragile and don’t taste great with sprinkles. In the 19th century, European chocolatiers figured out how to mold chocolate into egg shapes. It was a game-changer. Suddenly, you could have an egg that was both a symbol and a dessert.
Fun comparison: eating a chocolate egg is like biting into a metaphor for celebration. It’s sweet, slightly messy, and way more satisfying than a hard-boiled version. No offense to deviled eggs, but you’re not hiding them in the backyard.
