Letters to the Editor
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the magical bunny
I can relate. Ours is the Magical Bunny (also known as the Great Rabbit Spirit).
Though we didn't have to invent it, our son did, I think, because he wanted to believe in something, but on his own terms (he has his reasons--we have really complicated cultural backgrounds and live in a foreign country with entirely different traditions--imagine two generations of "interfaithage" beyond your family unit and you get the idea).
According to my son, The Magical Bunny not only brings presents on Easter and around Winter Wonderday, she also created the universe by scattering her droppings in the sky and gave life and spirit to all the living and inanimate things on earth. She also appears anywhere where light reflects off an object and creates a flash.
We are hoping to incorporate some of the traditions of Festivus into our celebration this year--especially the airing of grievances and wrestling for supremacy. I like the idea of hanging out pants. Might try that, too.