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A chocolate bunny or chocolate rabbit is a piece of chocolate in the shape of a rabbit, usually stylized, and generally hollow. The cocoa confection is related to the religious Easter holiday. The chocolate shaped bunny can be wrapped in a colorful tin-foil, a decorated box, or simply just the chocolate itself. The notable Easter Bunny was introduced to Christians by German folklore in the early 13th century. Stories of an egg-laying white hare fostered the popular egg and rabbit Easter theme and traditions. In the Bible, rabbits are known for being a sign of fertility and new life in which the chocolate bunny now denotes to[1]. Chocolate bunny molds are believed to have been first introduced in Germany and later brought to America[1]. By the early 1920’s chocolate bunnies became a household tradition to commemorate the holiday.[2]
Preparation edit
Chocolate bunnies come in many different figures, hence there is a wide variety of recipes for different kinds of chocolate bunnies. Chocolate bunnies can be eaten frozen, in pieces, and individually.
A different form of chocolate bunnies are sold in boxes. Chocolate bunnies can be found on sale in such drug stores during Easter (around the month of April). They can also be inside wrappers.
Sales edit
Chocolate is one of the most commonly sold treats around the national Easter Holiday; in some years, chocolate sales can surpass $400 million a few weeks before the holiday[3]. Today, the chocolate bunny is a staple for many Easter baskets. More than 50% of people prefer chocolate bunnies and eggs as their Easter treat.[4]
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References edit
- ^ a b "Easter Symbols and Traditions - Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs & Christianity - HISTORY". www.history.com. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Chocolate Bunnies, History Of". Purdys Chocolatier. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Beyond the Bunny: Easter Drives Growth in the Candy Category". www.nielsen.com. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Confectioners Reveal Sweet Insights for The Easter Holiday". NCA. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
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