Rabbits and eggs are symbols of fertility and rebirth. There have been many festivals throughout history that celebrate the spring equinox — a time to mark that winter has passed and new life is beginning to appear. There’s a pagan goddess of springtime, called Eostre. There are many examples of resurrection in various religions. Now, like most things, it’s distorted through the lense of capitalism. “Light from darkness” he says, as he chomps on his chocolate egg.