The Legend of the Easter Bunny: Part 1

 

                      
This legend was retold by Heather Voccola. It is a beautiful story that does not give the Easter Bunny sole credit for the reason of Easter. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

"The furry, white rabbit froze in his spot just a few hops away from the olive tree. It was much too late for him to be outside in the garden, but the presence of the Man had awakened him. The Man was kneeling and speaking in a low, quiet voice. At that moment, the moon peeked out from behind a cloud and the rabbit could see the Man's face very clearly. His eyes were closed, and his face wore the saddest expression the rabbit had ever seen. The Man opened his eyes. He looked straight into the rabbit's eyes and whispered two words, "It's time." The rabbit froze in fear, but he knew he couldn't leave a Man who was so sad.

 

The Man stood up suddenly. The night awakened with the sounds of soldiers on horseback and the light of many torches. The rabbit hooped quickly into the underbrush. From there, he watched as the soldiers bound the Man's hands and dragged him from the garden. The rabbit followed the sounds silently until he saw a group of people crowding into a courtyard. He pressed into the small crack of a stone wall a short distance away. He hoped not to be noticed. The rabbit quaked with fear, but he knew he could not leave a Man who was in so much trouble."