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You wouldn’t think that rabbits would be a Christmas icon but more and more they have become such.
You can see bunnies frolicking in the snow on ornaments, figurines, clothing, statuary and other decorations.
The snow bunny in particular has become a popular Christmas icon.

Rabbits are a part of the family Leporidae.
There are several different species of rabbit found all over the world.
They live between four and twenty years.
In the winter they are harder to find and usually eat only scrub, bark and what they are able to find as far as greenery, usually at night.
They do not hibernate over the winter like some mammals, so what most likely made them into a popular Christmas icon is that they are active during this time of year, unlike a lot of other animals.
They are hunted during the winter months as well and you can see rabbit gracing the table of the Christmas feast at some families’ celebrations.

Some rabbits grow a winter coat that is colored more like their winter surroundings.
The Snowshoe Hare is one example of this.
In summer it is brown or grey, but in winter it is snow white.
This is a form of camouflage so that they have a better chance of surviving until the next spring.
Their hide is especially wanted during the winter months to make clothing because of its thick, soft fur.

Rabbits are cute and cuddly; you can often find them on Christmas decorations – often sporting a Santa hat, candy
cane or some other Christmas decoration.
You can find them printed on clothing, sharing the holiday spirit.
They are also depicted in books about the Christmas holiday like “Little Rabbit’s Christmas” by Harry Horse.
There is also another holiday favorite “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams.

A popular rabbit is “Rabbit,” depicted in “Winnie the Pooh” and which has been included in multiple Christmas specials and movies. The “Brer Rabbit’s Christmas Carol” is a popular movie depicting a rabbit in Charles Dickens’ famous “The Christmas Carol.”

The rabbit may not be the first animal you think of when it comes to Christmas, but even now they are becoming a popular icon for this particular holiday.
Much like the teddy bear or the puppy dog the rabbit may be what you think of next year when you get that special someone a gift for Christmas.
After all there is always room for another special animal in one’s heart.

Of course, you should never give someone a rabbit unless you are prepared for a lot of responsibility and care-taking. The House Rabbit Society is a must for anyone considering bring a rabbit into their household. They’re a lot of work and require a lot of attention, but the joy and love they give are worth it.