WHAT DOES THE EASTER BUNNY DO WHEN IT’S NOT EASTER?

Easter Bunny preparing for annual egg hunts

But what does he do the rest of the year?

We all know that the Easter Bunny is gearing up for one of the busiest days of his year, preparing to scatter eggs in fields, parks and yards across southwest Missouri and the nation. But other than that one day of frantic activity, we wonder what he does the rest of the year?

We went to Pierce City Elementary School to ask some third-grade experts their thoughts.

“I think the Easter Bunny works in a factory shaped like a bunny that is made of chocolate with egg-shaped lights with glitter mixed in the paint. To get to the factory is 70 feet into the ground, so if you see a path of gold eggs, follow it and you will see a chocolate fountain and bunnies driving truckloads of Peeps, all packed up for Easter. The Easter Bunny is helping his workers with dyeing eggs for Easter. Then when you go home, follow the road of Peeps.” — Anna

“I think the Easter Bunny helps people in stores and works in disguise as a human. He probably does not put away carrots because he would try to steal the carrots.” — Cohen

“I think the Easter Bunny is magic. Why I think that is because you cannot hear him while he is giving you your candy. Another reason why I think that is you can’t catch him while he is giving you your candy.” — Elivia

“I think the Easter Bunny lives in Santa’s Workshop. I think that because the Easter Bunny could memorize the way. Also, he could see what chocolate the kids like. Then Santa’s elves could help make the chocolate eggs. Lastly, it wouldn’t take long to leave the Easter eggs with Santa’s sleigh. I think the Easter Bunny works at Santa’s Workshop.” — Lucy

“I think the Easter Bunny hides in a hole in the ground. Each night he delivers packages around the world. Once he delivered 500,000 packages, he almost ran out of breath. He’s lucky he had a water bottle. He is also an artist. I saw 30 of his pictures once. Lastly, after all that, he makes chocolate eggs.” — Dreven

“I think the Easter Bunny works in a factory to make Peeps, chocolate and jelly beans.” — Lakota The Easter Bunny comes well prepared for the annual Monett Easter Egg Hunt, scattering up to 8,000 eggs each year at Monett’s South Park for youngsters to find.

“I think the Easter Bunny is Santa because he is fluffy and has a white beard. I think he shaves all the other hair off to play Santa and also so he can mark his routes for Easter.” — Adela

“No one knows where the Easter Bunny’s factory is. You are going to find out where the factory is now. Deep in the forest there is a hole 80 feet or more. The Easter Bunny factory has mini trucks. The Easter Bunny told me that he makes one million chocolate bars like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. They have so much candy! They have eggs, and candy canes and Peeps. They have bunnies and chicks, too. It is so fun there you should visit.” — Knox

“I think he doesn’t work at all. Maybe he is in Hawaii relaxing. While his workers make eggs. I think he is relaxing for the big day. Then before Easter, he prepares. It would be a hard job. At least we get chocolate, right?” — Oli

“The Easter Bunny gives you eggs on one day of the year. What does he or she do the rest of the year? I think during Christmas he or she helps Santa. I also think he or she helps the Leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe he or she also helps the Tooth Fairy. He or she might help the turkeys not get eat on Thanksgiving Day. I think he or she does a good job on making all of the holidays a success.” — Dakota

“This is what I think the bunnies do. They deliver eggs but after that, they go to school as a teacher. They do math and science. Then they switch with a nice teacher and go home to take a shower. Then they get into their Braum’s outfit and sleep for three hours. Then they wake up, put on their shoes and goes to work for nine hours.” — Breanna

“So if the Easter Bunny delivers eggs on Easter, what does he do in his free time? I think the Easter Bunny works on a farm half of the time. He grows carrots, potatoes, peas and wheat. On his farm, he also has some cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. Then for the rest of the time he paints eggs. He uses different colors such as blue.” — Nik

“Maybe like? Do the eggs for next year? Or like making chocolate? Oh, I have a good one. Like go on vacation! But nobody knows. Wait, Easter Bunny can work at McDonald’s. Oh yeah!” — Riley

“I will tell you about what the Easter Bunny does in his free time. First, the Easter Bunny goes to birthday parties. Next, he goes to Koala Land and sees his wife, Mrs. Koala. Last, once he is done seeing his wife, he has to say ‘Bye,” and goes to McDonald’s. He gets an egg sandwich so he will lay eggs. Bye. Hope you enjoyed.” — Jilly

Now that we know what a busy bunny he is, perhaps we should keep our eyes peeled for the teacher in disguise, the underground chocolate factory, Mrs. Koala, the local farmer’s vegetable patch or roads lined with chocolate eggs and Peeps to catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny at his day job. Just look for the “little cottontail” as he bounds toward his next task.