Fact check: Has the Easter bunny been renamed in Germany? DW 04/18/2025
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Fact check: Has the Easter bunny been renamed in Germany?  DW  04/18/2025
"The claim that chocolate Easter bunnies are being 'forced out' of Germany is untrue. Lidl does sell a 'sitting bunny', but it’s not a replacement for Easter bunnies."
"Lidl clarifies that the term 'sitting bunnies' is used to distinguish some products and that they still offer items explicitly labeled as Easter-themed."
The article discusses the false claims circulating on social media regarding the renaming of chocolate Easter bunnies in Germany to 'sitting bunnies'. This narrative has been fueled by right-wing political figures, who argue that such changes are indicative of a deeper cultural shift away from Christian traditions. Investigations have revealed that while Lidl does offer a product named 'sitting bunny', it still provides various Easter-themed items, thus dispelling the narrative that Easter is being downplayed or erased in favor of political correctness.
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