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/