Easter | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/easter/RSS feed for EasterenFri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:22 +0000How the Chocolate Bunny Became the Mouthwatering Mascot of Easter Sweetshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-the-chocolate-bunny-became-the-mouthwatering-mascot-of-easter-sweets-180988480/In the 19th century, chocolatiers crafted these tasty treats with “complexity and artistry,” says a food curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American HistoryFri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:22 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-the-chocolate-bunny-became-the-mouthwatering-mascot-of-easter-sweets-180988480/The History of Ma'amoul, a Middle Eastern Cookie That Is a 'Love Letter' to Our Ancestorshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-history-of-maamoul-a-middle-eastern-cookie-that-is-a-love-letter-to-our-ancestors-180986827/Stuffed with nuts or dates, the shortbread cookie is enjoyed around Muslim, Christian and Jewish holidaysTue, 17 Jun 2025 13:36:04 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-history-of-maamoul-a-middle-eastern-cookie-that-is-a-love-letter-to-our-ancestors-180986827/One of the World's Oldest Surviving Books Is for Salehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-ancient-egyptian-bookone-of-the-worlds-oldestmay-sell-for-38-million-180984111/The rare early Christian text was written in a monastery in Egypt between 250 and 350 C.E.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:16:09 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-ancient-egyptian-bookone-of-the-worlds-oldestmay-sell-for-38-million-180984111/These Festive Photos Capture How the World Celebrates Carnival, From Rome to Rio de Janeirohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-festive-photos-capture-how-the-world-celebrates-carnival-from-rome-to-rio-de-janeiro-180983875/See shots of “the world’s biggest party” from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestFri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:22 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-festive-photos-capture-how-the-world-celebrates-carnival-from-rome-to-rio-de-janeiro-180983875/England's 'Well Dressing' Tradition Features Striking, Elaborate Floral Muralshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/englands-well-dressing-tradition-features-striking-elaborate-floral-murals-180982538/Also made with other natural materials, the artworks are used to decorate wells and water features around the Peak DistrictThu, 20 Jul 2023 11:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/englands-well-dressing-tradition-features-striking-elaborate-floral-murals-180982538/Dried Lake Reveals New Statue on Easter Islandhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/new-moai-statue-found-on-easter-island-180981717/The stone monolith is one of the famous moai sculptures scattered across the landscapeTue, 28 Feb 2023 22:16:21 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/new-moai-statue-found-on-easter-island-180981717/Traditionally Dyed Eggs Spring Into Action for Ukrainehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/traditionally-dyed-eggs-spring-into-action-for-war-in-ukraine-180979962/The colorful folk art is a centuries-long customThu, 28 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/traditionally-dyed-eggs-spring-into-action-for-war-in-ukraine-180979962/The Ancient Origins of the Easter Bunnyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ancient-origins-of-the-easter-bunny-180979915/A scholar traces the folk figure's history from the Neolithic era to todayThu, 14 Apr 2022 14:30:58 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ancient-origins-of-the-easter-bunny-180979915/This Guatemalan City Rolls Out Colorful Sawdust Carpets for Holy Weekhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/this-guatemalan-city-rolls-out-colorful-sawdust-carpets-for-holy-week-180979907/The longstanding tradition brings a dazzling display to the streets of Antigua each springWed, 13 Apr 2022 14:08:15 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/this-guatemalan-city-rolls-out-colorful-sawdust-carpets-for-holy-week-180979907/Hares and Chickens Were Revered as Gods—Not Food—in Ancient Britainhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hares-and-chickens-were-godsnot-food-ancient-britain-180974663/New research indicates that Iron Age Britons venerated brown hares and chickens long before modern Easter celebrationsMon, 13 Apr 2020 17:43:20 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hares-and-chickens-were-godsnot-food-ancient-britain-180974663/