The long Easter weekend, with its Christian celebrations, is rich in symbolism. And chocolate, of course. Hence, a race to find the prettiest and most delicious chocolate bunny possible to keep in a basket before placing it in the garden on Easter Monday morning.
The rabbit (or hare), in almost all Eurocentric and Celtic pagan cultures, isa symbol of spring; a symbol of the earth’s fertility and renewal. The“march hares” ofold Europe are the hares that, in spring, “dance” in the fields during mating season. In Asian cultures, the rabbit is associated with the moon and good luck.
In Montreal right now, we have a guide to the most beautiful rabbits of the year.
To go with your coffee—mini bunnies from Qantu
Our social life thaws along with the melting snow, and to celebrate the renewal of spring (and our ability to spend the whole day outside talking about nothing), we invite friends and lovers over for coffee at home—with a little chocolate bunny to go with it. Charming, symbolic.
For a hostess gift—the Framboise rabbit from Allo Simone
Montreal’s prettiest Easter bunny is pink, minimalist, and made of white chocolate with raspberry. You giveit to the coolest person you know—the one who cooked an Easter dinner and hosted all the nieces and nephews. The box alone is a decorative piece.
To keep for ourselves—the rabbit on a motorcycle from Andrée’s place
Because we deserve to celebrate a very, very exciting spring, we’re treating ourselves to a rabbit on a motorcycle to eat while we do our big spring cleaning in our underwear, alone in the apartment. I don’t need anyone on a Harley Davidson…
To slip into every basket—the “little bunny” from Ernestine
Whether made with milk chocolate or dark chocolate, Ernestine’s little “bunny-bites” are perfect for giving to everyone, hiding in the trees for the kids, or stowing away at the bottom of your bag.
For a good dose of nostalgia—the chic rabbit from Chocolat Boréal
Chocolat Boréal’s “chic” rabbit wears an old-fashioned bow tie and is available in dark chocolate and milk chocolate. This one is very fragile, but for the rest of Chocolat Boréal’s Easter collection, click here.
For the bell and the arrival of spring—the Gold Bunny from Lindt
The season’s classic favorite is Lindt’s golden bunny —dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, salted butter caramel, strawberry chocolate, hazelnut. We make bracelets and keychains with the little bells…
