Easter Bunny, often referred to an imaginary character which delivered easter eggs to children also refers to the rabbit eaten at the time of Easter. A long tradition carried out by generations of Europeans where Rabbits (of any species) are roasted, usually alive, to be consumed as a sacrifice to celebrate Jesus Christ.
"Say Steve, have you got your Rabbit ready for Easter yet?"
"That be a fine specimen of Hare for that there luncheon, Easter Bunny sure tastes good!"
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