Imagine having to travel around the world in one night, carrying Easter baskets and eggs while you’re at it. With all those responsibilities, plus the lack of opposable thumbs, is it any wonder the Easter Bunny sometimes doesn’t get down to writing letters to boys and girls? Fortunately, it’s easy for adults to help the rabbit and write a letter themselves.
Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, and other loved ones can write an Easter Bunny letter from scratch, or to make the process that much simpler but still personal, they can choose to personalize a letter they find online. Additionally, some websites offer letters already formatted on attractive, full-color Easter letterhead that can be instantly downloaded and printed.
No professional writing skills are needed to write an Easter Bunny letter. By following some basic tips, getting to know the child, and getting into a “bunny” state of mind, you too can make Easter extra special with a letter from a very special rabbit.
First, decide the time. When and how do you want the letter delivered? If it will be sent by mail, you will have to write it down, format it, print it and send it days in advance. For older children, you might also consider taking steps to ensure that the letter is not postmarked from your own town. If you prefer to present your letter on Easter morning, either with a plate of half-eaten carrots or inside an Easter basket, you’ll have more flexibility since pre-formatted letters can be downloaded and printed from the Internet.
When writing, consider the tone of the letter you want the bunny to present. Most people consider the Easter Bunny to be a fun-loving, jovial fellow. References to jumping, chewing carrots, etc., are good ideas. You can choose to have the bunny give you some gentle advice, such as being patient with little siblings during the egg hunt, going to bed early on Saturday, or waiting until after Easter dinner to enjoy that chocolate bunny.
It’s fun to include jokes in an Easter letter, just like puns. You might also mention “jumping down the rabbit trail,” “nose twitches,” and other rabbit characteristics. Another approach is to praise the child for being so good at finding eggs that it is now a challenge to hide them.
To make the letter even more personal, consider adding a few details about the child’s family or home, such as the bunny’s encounter with a family pet or a challenge to find new hiding places in the child’s yard or home. If the child “met” you at the mall or elsewhere, you could mention it.
If your family is of the Christian faith, you may want to reference the resurrection of Christ, Sunday church services, or other religious traditions or beliefs.
Don’t feel pressured to make the letter “perfect.” Children will be excited just listening to the bunny, whether the letter is long or short, elaborate or to the point. (Most kids would love a simple “Thanks for the carrot” note.)
The letters on the Easter Bunny can be handwritten, typed, or printed from a computer. It’s good to use quality stationery, preferably with an Easter theme. Again, “sign” the letter as E. Bunny, Peter Cottontail, etc. If the letter is to be given to an older child, she may want to take extra care to type the letter, disguise the handwriting, add the “signature,” etc.
If you, as the bunny’s helper, write from the heart, you’ll be sure to craft a witty and cute letter that any child will appreciate.
Copyright 2009 by Kevin Savetz
