The sure signs of Easter: brightly colored eggs (and even brighter jelly beans), chocolate bunnies in various states of demise and fragrant lilies. Of course, it wouldn't be Easter without an appearance by the Easter bunny, be it of the two- or four-legged variety. These photos share the sweetness of the spring holiday.
In the 1950s, Diane Glynn of New Brighton was required to wear the bunny suit at her parents’ floral shop. Despite the smiles, she said, she wasn’t happy about the job. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
ø Dexter, a 3-year-old Dutch bunny owned by Peggy Lenius of Bloomington, is ready for Easter. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
In the early 1960s, it was family tradition for Nancy Andrews of Edina to take a family Easter photo at Southdale after church on Sunday. The stores were closed, but the courtyard was open. Here she is with her mom and brother. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Karen Hurlbert of Plymouth said one of her favorite Easter pictures is her daughter and grandson wearing their “bunny” noses. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Sally Reynolds of St. Paul sent in this photo of her oldest brother, Greg, celebrating his second Easter in 1952. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Melissa Abrams Caulfield of Golden Valley said her dad, the late Chuck Abrams (shown in 1995), loved wearing the bunny costume during his grandchildren’s annual Easter egg hunt. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
