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The 10 Weirdest Bunnies in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:33:12 +0000

You may not be aware, but the Easter Bunny has been around for a long time. Easily one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday, the loveable critter was first mentioned in an essay by German physician and botanist Georg Franck von Frankenau all the way back in 1682. Funny, we always figured he was just a Hallmark creation.

How Is the Date of Easter Chosen?

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:22:29 +0000

Ever wonder why some years Easter is in early April, sometimes late April, and sometimes—like this year—it’s in March? Why isn’t it a fixed date, like most other holidays? Well, it’s a bit complicated. First off, the simple answer: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after [...]

14 Awesome Easter Eggs You Should Definitely Make

Emerald Catron — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:32:16 +0000

Easter is coming! Usually we aren't very excited about this holiday, because ham is an everyday part of life the way we roll. However, these hand-painted eggs have us excited for the holiday we haven't celebrated since 2009.

If you're tired of dunking some eggs in vinegar-scented food coloring water, check these out for some inspiration. Or, you know, just because they're awesome.

Where To Find Egg Hunts, Trains And Other 2013 Easter Events In Utica OR Your Area!

Keith James — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:44:13 +0000

Here in Central New York we’re blessed with some amazing sun today on the day BEFORE Easter, but it looks like rain tomorrow so our egg hunting might have to be under umbrellas and in galoshes! If you don’t already have plans or want to make sure if your hunt is still going on as [...]

7 Creepy Easter Bunnies Sure to Give You Nightmares

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:11:17 +0000

If the idea of a human-sized rodent sneaking into your house in the middle of the night carrying a basket of eggs doesn’t freak you out, we’re pretty sure these photos of creepy Easter bunnies will. Here’s seven creepy Easter Bunnies we’d like to keep hopping along the Bunny Trail, Peeps or not: Is that [...]

Kids React to the Easter Bunny

Phil Nye — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:12:41 +0000

Easter is just around the corner despite the occasional bout of spring snow and you know what that means. The Easter Bunny is here. Back in college I had the privilege of working for a photography studio that had the contract for the mall. This meant that at Christmas I was doing Santa photos and at Easter [...]

Hot Sexy Easter Bunnies For 2013- Is That A Hot Bunny?

Davey Jones — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:50:56 +0000

Looking for a hotter Easter Bunny then plain old Peter Cottontail? We have the bunnies for you! Here’s the Hot Sexy Easter Bunnies for 2013. Who is the hot bunny? Kate Upton Elle Johnson Kylie Johnson Jaclyn Swedberg Kimberly Phillips and Pilar Lastra Nikki Leigh This Random Blonde [button href="http://961wodz.com/tags/kate-upton/" title="Click Here To See A [...]

Any Interest in a $1K Easter Egg? You're in Luck — Go Here

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:58:55 +0000

Ever frequent a restaurant just for the deserts? I’m talking about places more decadent than Friendly’s and their Fribble. Sugar and Plumm is that kind of joint. Sure, the food is great too, but the deserts are like an outtake from Willy Wonka’s wet dreams. This Easter, S&P is offering a $1,000 Easter egg for [...]

The Belgian Post Office Released 538,000 Chocolate Stamps That Are Supposed To Taste Like Chocolate When You Lick Them

Davey Jones — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:14:17 +0000

One of those things I know I hate doing is licking stamps. It's one of the weirdest feelings, and tastes in the world. I personally hate it. However, maybe someone should update stamp technology. The Belgian Post Office decided to enter 2013 in style, they have released over 538,000 Chocolate stamps that look like chocolate, and taste like chocolate, in time for Easter.

How Do You Eat A Peep? Survey Says… Most Bite Off The Head First!

Keith James — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:11:55 +0000

Remember those ads about how you eat a Reese's? Well the question was asked about your favorite Easter treat, the Marshmallow Peep and the results aren't surprising. As a kid I loved eating my food and pretending that it 'didn't wanna die' ("No, no, no.. don't eat me!!") and of course I'm not alone in choosing the head as the first thing to decapitate the poor helpless squishy sugar bird.

Chowdown With Chip And Win A $25 Gift Certificate To The Garden Grille Restaurant At The Radisson

Chip Douglas — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:05:41 +0000

Great food, I promise! Right in the heart of Utica at the Garden Grille Restaurant at the Radisson Hotel on Genesee Street! Make sure to listen all this week during your lunch hour for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate! Enjoy some great brunch with friends and family. Just in time for Easter! [...]

How To Make Easter Egg Dye

Kevin Quinn — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:41:26 +0000

Coloring Easter Eggs is always a fun thing for the whole family to do. I think I have a pretty easy way to make the coloring, and it does not take a long time to do it. You only need to use one color mixture, so if you are planning on making multiple colors of [...]

Where Does Peter Cotton Tail Live?- Do You Know Where The Easter Bunny Lives?

Kevin Quinn — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:30:50 +0000

We have all heard the story of Peter Cotton Tail. But in more times than one the kids must ask where does he live? Lets find out where the Easter Bunny lives here: I remember up until I was 6 or 7 years old wanting to know where the Easter Bunny lived, but could never [...]

When Is The First Day Of Spring 2013? The Vernal Equinox Says March 20th @ 7:02 AM!

Keith James — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:38:12 +0000

Here in Central New York spring begins when the snow melts for the final time (and doesn't come back) and isn't tied to a specific day on the calendar, but for everyone who's had it with wintery weather by now, maybe looking forward to a future day might help get you through the doldrums. Try March 20th at 7:02 AM coinciding with the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Wha?

Have You Heard Of Kinder Surprise Eggs?- Introducing Choco Treasure Eggs

Davey Jones — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:41:44 +0000

Have you ever heard of Kinder Surprise eggs? They're chocolate eggs that have a little toy inside of them. That's right, kids love candy that can potentially choke them to their death. American kids haven't been allowed to eat these delicious treats because they've been illegal here forever. The FDA has common since and have ruled them out as a choking hazard. Some how though, in time for Easter, these have been considered safe. Order yours here.

Hey Peeps! Your Favorite Easter Marshmallow Goodies Are 60 Years Old And Selling Like Hotcakes!

Keith James — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:48:27 +0000

Move over Cadbury Bunny and your creme eggs, Marshmallow Peeps have been around for over half a century’s worth of Easters and are selling better now than they EVER have… Why? Their parent company who also makes Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike’s says they decided to throw their most of their eggs into [...]

'Easter Bunny' Arrested For Drug Possession While On the Job

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:36:25 +0000

Ut oh, some “bunny” is in trouble. Sorry, it was too easy NOT make that awful joke. A man in Danville, Virginia, who dressed up as the Easter Bunny this past weekend was arrested for possession of “illegal prescription narcotics.” To be fair, he wasn’t on the job when he was caught, but he was [...]

10 Awesome Videos of Marshmallow Peep Torture

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:51:23 +0000

Whether you’re a devout church-goer or just someone who enjoys hunting for eggs way too much, there is one Easter tradition that can bring all of humanity together: Marshmallow Peeps. These colorful blobs of gooey, cute deliciousness have stolen the hearts and minds of every future diabetic. They are so cute and cuddly that we [...]

10 Things You Can Make With A Cadbury Creme Egg

Rose Maura Lorre — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:57 +0000

You already know that the Easter-seasonal Cadbury Creme Egg is addictive, mouth-watering, one-of-a-kind and coveted the world over. But did you also know just how versatile an ingredient the Creme Egg can be when put to use in some of the most outlandish, Willy-Wonka-on-acid dessert delicacies?

10 Things You Can Make With A Cadbury Creme Egg

Rose Maura Lorre — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:16:57 +0000