The Secret of the Easter Egg Hunt
Long ago, in a village where the fields bloomed with wildflowers and the air was sweet with springtime, there lived a kind-hearted hen named Marigold. She was no ordinary hen—her feathers shimmered like sunlight, and she laid eggs unlike any others. Instead of simple white or brown shells, Marigold’s eggs glowed with soft colors—pale blues, gentle pinks, and golden yellows, like the dawn sky.
Marigold loved the village children dearly. She watched them play in the meadows, laughing and tumbling through the grass, and she longed to bring them joy. One day, she had an idea. She would lay her beautiful eggs across the village for the children to find, as a surprise gift of spring.
She shared her plan with the wise old hare, Bramble, who had watched many seasons turn. “This is a wonderful idea,” Bramble said, twitching his long ears. “But let us make it more fun. We will hide the eggs, and the children will have to search for them.”
That evening, as the moon rose, Marigold and Bramble worked together. The hen laid her pastel eggs, and the hare hopped through the village, tucking them under bushes, behind tree roots, and in patches of clover. By morning, the village was filled with hidden treasures.
When the children awoke, they discovered the first egg glistening in the dew. Then another! With laughter and excitement, they ran through the village, searching high and low, delighting in each colorful egg they found. Their joy filled the air like birdsong.
Just as the last egg was discovered, a warm spring breeze swept through the village, and a soft voice whispered through the air. It was Ostara, the spirit of spring. “Your kindness and joy have made the season even brighter,” she said. “From this day forward, every spring, children shall hunt for eggs, just as they did today. It will be a celebration of life, renewal, and the joy of discovery.”
And so, from that day on, the Easter egg hunt became a cherished tradition, a reminder of the magic of spring, the kindness of a hen and a hare, and the simple joy of finding something wonderful hidden in the world.