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Easter and chocolate
Easter and chocolate: a sweet combination
Easter is just around the corner and what would this celebration be without chocolate? Here at the Chocolate Museum Cologne, everything revolves around the sweet temptation and we would like to introduce you to the special connection between Easter and chocolate.
Easter marks the beginning of spring, a time of nature's reawakening. The egg as the central symbol of the Easter nest stands for fertility and new life. Giving Easter nests with chocolate is therefore an expression of the joy of this new beginning.
Tradition and customs
The custom of the Easter bunny bringing and hiding eggs has developed over time and is particularly popular with children. The search for Easter nests is a joyful event that brings families together and passes on the tradition from generation to generation. Giving Easter nests is also an expression of love and appreciation. It is a way of bringing joy to others and sharing the festive spirit.
Lent
In the past, it was customary for people not to eat eggs during Lent, the period leading up to Easter. The many eggs laid by the hens were boiled to preserve them. In order to distinguish the boiled eggs from the raw ones, they were dyed. This was also the reason for the colorful Easter eggs.
To summarize, the giving of Easter nests has a combination of religious, symbolic and traditional reasons. It is a custom that celebrates joy, hope and the spirit of spring.
The history of the chocolate Easter bunny
The Easter bunny as we know it today is a relatively young tradition. It was not until the 19th century that confectioners began making chocolate bunnies. But how did this connection between the bunny and the egg come about? That's what really interested us:
- Fertility symbol: The rabbit has always been considered a symbol of fertility and spring.
- Egg as a symbol of life: The egg stands for new life and rebirth.
- The sweet temptation: Chocolate was a luxury item in the 19th century and was therefore an excellent gift for Easter.
Easter is more than just chocolate
However, Easter is more than just a celebration of chocolate. It is a celebration of family, joy and hope. At the Chocolate Museum Cologne, we want to give you an unforgettable Easter experience that appeals to all the senses.
Easter time at the Chocolate Museum
Here you can experience the fascinating history of chocolate up close. We explain the long journey from the cocoa bean to the finished chocolate Easter bunny. In our glass chocolate factory, you will learn all about the production of this sweet delicacy.
Our Easter highlights:
- In the first week of the vacation, we can individually inscribe the red ribbons of the Lindt Gold Bunny with personal greetings or names on request. A great gift for your loved ones.
- We'll show you how the Lindt Gold Bunny gets its shiny fur.
- Complete your tour with a 30-minute tasting session. Our chocolate sommeliers will welcome you to the "chocolate school".
- Children can win large chocolate packages in the vacation quiz.
Visit us during the Easter vacations! Secure yourself in our webshop and book a guided tour, a tasting or a chocolate course directly!
At the end of your visit, you can enjoy delicious chocolate specialties in the Chocolat Grand Café. The Chocolat Shop offers great chocolate gifts.
We wish you a happy Easter with lots of chocolate!
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This post was written by:
Astrid Gebhardt
I'm Astrid and I've been working in marketing at the Chocolate Museum for more than 10 years. It's one of the nicest places to work in Cologne and there are always great stories to tell about cocoa and chocolate. Where else can you get such a great view of the Rhine right from your desk?
