the easter bunny

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail, hoppity hoppity, Easter's on its way!

Bringin' ev'ry girl and boy, a basketful of Easter joy,

Things to may your Easter, bright and gay!

He's got jelly beans for Tommy, colored eggs for sister Sue,

There's an orchid for your mommy, and an Easter bonnet too. Oh!

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail; Hippity hoppity, Happy Easter Day!

Look at him hop and listen to him say, "Try to do the things you should."

Maybe if you're extra good, he'll roll lots of Easter eggs your way.

You'll wake up on Easter morning, and you'll know that he was there,

When you find those choc'late bunnies, that he's hiding ev'rywhere, Oh!

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail, hippity hoppity, Happy Easter Day!

Whether you celebrate the Christian holiday or not I'm sure we can all appreciate a little secular tradition, right? As a matter of fact, the Easter bunny, that we all know and love today, originated in Alsace, the region of Eastern France where I am currently living. There are certainly many festive treats to be found at the local pâtisseries, including the Pain au Pâques that I had as my dessert last night and finished off with breakfast this morning. It was yummy. Nonetheless I will not be at home in Strasbourg come Easter Sunday... I'll be in Istanbul, Turkey. Gosh, I am so beyond excited! I'm sure as far as last trips go this one will be a winner and I'll be back next Tuesday to confirm! Enjoy the long weekend bunnies ;)