On The Fly

In this episode – Cracking the Case of the Easter Egg Hunt! . . . Hey there, young explorers! Have you ever wondered why we hide Easter eggs and then race around to find them? Today, On the Fly, we're going on an “egg-cellent” adventure to discover where this fun tradition hatched! But first, as children, remember the lyrics to the song–“ Here comes Peter Cottontail , hopping down the bunny trail. Hippity hoppity, Easters on its way.” Click the link to enjoy a segment of the Rankin/Bass animated TV special narrated by Danny Kaye. The Easter egg hunt has a long and fascinating history, much like the Easter Bunny himself! Historians believe it started in two different places, both with springtime celebrations. Let’s look at the Pagan Origins. Way back when, people celebrated spring with festivals honoring new beginnings and fertility. Eggs symbolize life because chicks hatch from them as new plants sprout in spring. Some people believe these celebrations involved hiding eggs as part ...