Where did the Easter Bunny come from?

Hey there! We continue our Easter post series. 
Were you looking forward to receiving presents from the Easter Bunny as a child? Do you know where this tradition came from? Tell us your answer in the comments! smiley
 
The Easter Bunny (or Osterhase) is most likely a pagan tradition brought to the US by German immigrants. It is believed to have originated from German folk legends. German kids used to leave nests made from hats for the Bunny and expected to get he eggs as presents from it. The Bunny wasn't the only animal believed to bring gifts. In Hesse it was done by the fox, and in Bavaria by the cuckoo. Over time, the Bunny supplanted other animals and established itself in this symbolic meaning in all German-speaking countries. 

"Rabbit" by Kajenna.
 
It was also considered a sacred animal to the Germanic goddess Eostre (Eastre), from whose name the word "Easter" comes in both English and German. And among the ancient Celts and Scandinavians, the hare was considered a symbol of the mother goddess. 

"Baby rabbit" by rivusdea.
 
The Bunny, moreover, often appeared in the medieval Christian manuscripts. The monks associated this animal with the immaculate conception, since even from the works of Pliny and Plutarch the hares were believed to be hermaphrodites. 
According to one of the more modern legends, a poor German woman who did not have money to treat her children hid colored eggs in her garden, and when her children found a gift, a rabbit ran nearby. The kids decided that the rabbit left a present for them. 

"White Easter Bunny" by Laguna
 
From the beginning of the 18th century, this tradition came to the North America along with German colonists, mostly from the Palatinate, who settled compactly in Pennsylvania. 

"Bunny" by Veleri 
 
The tradition finally took shape by the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. The Easter Bunny has become the character of modern folklore like Santa Claus. It is believed that the hare brings colorful eggs (now made from marzipan) as well as chocolate and other sweets to well-behaved children. On this day many people dress up as the Easter Bunny and give gifts to passers-by.
 
More rabbits from our catalog.
 

Why do we paint eggs for Easter?

Hi there!smiley On April 17 we will celebrate Easter. In anticipation of this day, we decided to write short posts about Easter traditions.
 
For example, did you know why we color eggs for Easter?
A common version says that the egg from which the bird hatches symbolizes the coffin and resurrection, the beginning of a new life. Therefore, the Easter egg is a symbol of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Previously, eggs were dyed predominantly red. It symbolized the blood that the Savior shed on the cross. And it was also the color of kings and emperors, so it means that Jesus is the son of the Heavenly King.
 

"Easter Bunny" by Alex_Prihodko.
 
According to biblical legend, Mary Magdalene gave the first Easter egg to the Roman emperor Tiberius along with the news of the resurrection of Christ. He did not believe her and said that no one could be resurrected, just as a white egg could not become red. Then a miracle happened and the egg Tiberius received turned red.
 

"Martha" by Misticheskaya. 
 
According to another version, the Virgin Mary painted eggs for baby Jesus to play with.
 
"Violetta" by Alehandra_Vanhek
 
Some scholars believe that the custom of painting eggs passed into Christianity from paganism. It is found in the pre-Christian beliefs of the Egyptians, Persians, Greeks and other peoples. At that time, eggs were dyed to celebrate the beginning of spring. The egg symbolized the awakening of nature.
 
"Bunny with Easter Egg" by Laguna
 
Did you learn something new today?smiley Tell us in the comments. You can also make a request and suggest a topic for next post.

If you need more Easter egg-themed scrap kits and psp tubes, take a look at what our store offers.

PSP tagging tutorial: Spring. Corel PaintShop Pro.

Hey there! We finally made a tutorial in Corel PaintShop Pro. Hope you enjoy it!
 
We used the psp tube "SpringFairy" by StellaFelice7.

If you like the video, please, give it a huge thumbs up and share it with your friends. We appreciate your support a lotheart. 

What tutorial should we do next? Which psp tagging graphic editor do you use, Adobe Photoshop or Corel PaintShopPro? Tell us in the comments!

Interesting facts about flowers

Hey there! It’s getting warmer everyday and the flowers start blooming. Today we prepared some interesting facts about flowers for you. Have you known them already? Tell us in the comments!smiley
 
1. The world's largest water lily Victoria amazonica reaches 2 meters in diameter and is able to withstand the weight of an adult man.
 
2. The oldest rose on the planet has adorned the German town of Hildesheim for 1000 years. Despite its age, the rose still blooms every year.

"Amelinda the Plentiful" by Alehandra_Vanhek. 
 
3. Chrysanthemums are the imperial flowers of Japan. The Japanese love unscented flowers. In the country, it is customary to admire the beauty of a flower, and not inhale its aroma.
 
4. Modern Holland is the country of tulips, but these flowers were brought there from Turkey in the sixteenth century. Their bulbs would cost more than precious stones and metals.

"Priscilla's got flowers" by Misticheskaya. 
 
5. The tulip is one of the fastest growing flowers in the world. In a day, it can grow by 2 cm.
 
6. The rose was declared the National flower of the United States by President Ronald Raegan in 1986.

"Kitty with Flowers" by Laguna.
 
7. The smallest flower in the world, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, is called Wolffia arrhiza and its diameter is only 1 mm. The largest flower on earth is the tropical plant Rafflesia. It reaches 91 cm in diameter and weighs about 11 kilograms.
 
8. Currently, there are about 25 species of chamomile in the world, which grow on all continents except Antarctica.

"Basket of Magic Flowers" by Nocturne.
 
9. Rhizanthella gardneri, also known as western underground orchid, spends all of its life below the soil. This plant is pollinated by termites underground.
 
10. The humanity has bred about 50,000 kinds of rose and its hybrids. It is the most popular flower for bouquets. 

See more of our flower-themed psp tubes and scrap kits!

 
 

Designing a children's bedding set


Hello! In today's design tutorial we'll show you how to create a cute kids' bedding set. 
We used a pic by LadyMishka.

Learn the other creative ways to use stock illustration!

What should we design nextsmiley?
 

March loyalty bonus

To qualify for the bonus, you need to purchase at least 3 items from the catalogue (you can purchase for yourself or as a gift to your friend) in the period from March 1st, 2022, 00.01 GMT + 1 to March 31st, 2022, 23.59 GMT + 1.
 
PLEASE NOTE!!!
Prepaid Projects, exclusives, bonuses and gifts you received from your friends or forums DO NOT COUNT.
 
The bonus is usually added on the first day of the next month; those that did qualify for it get the bonus automatically.
 
If you happened to miss the monthly loyalty bonus, it becomes available on the first day of the month that follows to members of the Exclusive club automatically.

Spring to-do list

 
Hello! It's the end of March, so it's time to think about the things that need to be done in the spring.
We made a list of spring activities. What are you planning to do or have already done?
  • Organize your wardrobe and prepare your clothes for the new season. Clothes you don't wear anymore can be given to friends, relatives or donated to charities.
  • Start eating more vegetables and fruits. Try to eat them with every meal. Spring is the time to recharge with vitamins and minerals.
  • Parse files on your computer.
  • Do a general house cleaning.
  • Go for a walk in a botanical garden.
  • Ride a bike.
  • Have a picnic in a local park.
  • Invite your friends to a barbecue.
  • Visit a cafe with a view.
  • Try to walk more in the fresh air, at least 20 minutes a day.

It's also the right time to create spring psp tags and timelines. Take a look at the spring-themed scrap kits and psp tubes our website offers!
 

PSP tagging tutorial: Happy Easter


Hey there! It's time to prepare for Easter. Today we made an Easter-themed tutorial.

We used a psp tube "Esther" by Misticheskaya and a scrap kit "Amelia" by Hania.

If you like our tutorials, please, support us by giving it a huge thumbs up. What tutorial should we do next? Tell us in the commentssmiley
 

Current Prepaid Projects worth your attention!


Hey there! 

Today we would like to remind you about a cool feature of ours: Prepaid Projects! 

Do you want to get exclusive tubes for less? You should totally try it! 

How does it work in a nutshell?

Prepaid projects are exclusive pictures created by most active and popular PicsFordesign.com artists. You see a sketch you like, invest 1 dollar and get a copy of the finished tube immediately once the project is over. Voila –  an exclusive image at a sweet price.

You can voice your suggestions for future sketches in our suggestion area and see if an artist will pick it up and make it happen. You can also add comments underneath the projects to add something you wish to see in the finished piece.

Invest more and get extra copies for your friends. 

If a Prepaid project gets cancelled, you'll get all your money back. It's 100% safe. We also take no comission fees from our customers. 

Currently four of our amazing artists are collecting funds for their projects.

Zlata_M is working on her tube "Emerald".

Misticheskya is raising funds for her work "Violet".

LadyMishka is drawing the pic "Bee girl".

Ellie_Milk is drawing her tube "Easter picnic".

 

PSP tagging tutorial: designing a Facebook cover (timeline)


Hey there! We  prepared a new PSP tagging tutorial for you. This time we’ll show you how to create a Facebook cover/timeline.
We used a picture by Rzhevskii and a scrap kit by Neens Designz. 

Hope you like it. If the video was useful for you, please, don’t forget to give it a huge thumbs up! Tell us in the comments, what tutorial should we do next? 

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