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SO GLAD YOU ASKED about the Easter Bunny
Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast
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Strictly speaking, none of you asked about the Easter Bunny. A lot of you did, however, ask how Pagan rituals got appropriated into Christian mainstream holidays and, in turn, became global secular phenomenon. We unpack all of that (and Ilyse loses her composure epically) in this very special episode.
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Chapters
1. SO GLAD YOU ASKED about the Easter Bunny (00:00:00)
2. Intro (00:00:51)
3. What is Easter, Really? (00:04:12)
4. Some Pagan History... (00:07:54)
5. Conclusion (00:14:46)
6. Don't Forget Your Homework! (00:18:43)
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