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TIL that the Easter Bunny had pagan roots - as Christianity spread, it was common for missionaries to place pagan tradition within the context of their faith and turn pagan festivals into Christian holidays. The word "Easter" even comes from the Eostre festival, which was a pagan celebration.

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