HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Easter Bunny has made his way to the Holyoke Mall for photos and themed events through April 19th. Easter is a Christian festivity that marks the resurrection of Jesus. It always falls on a Sunday during March or April. The first full moon that falls after the first da y of spring (March 20th) determines the date that Easter falls. This year, the first full moon after the spring equinox is called the Pink Moon, on Saturday, April 12th, and into Sunday, April 13th. This means that Easter Sunday this year will be on Sunday, April 20th.  The US is hunting for eggs in Europe Where did the Easter bunny come from? So, how does the Easter Bunny relate to this holiday? The idea of an egg-giving rabbit is a symbol of Easter that originated among German Lutherans, according to Wikipedia. Similar to Santa Claus, the bunny would determine whether good or disobedient children would receive colored eggs, candy, and sometimes toys in its basket. In Christianity, Easter eggs symbolize the tomb of Jesus, and eating them was prohibited during the fast of Lent. Once Lent concluded and the celebration of Easter Sunday, eggs were decorated as part of a custom in memory of the blood of Christ. This year, the Holyoke Mall is hosting the Easter Bunny for those who want to visit and, or take photos with. Mr. Cottontail will be in his spring garden in Honor Court through April 19th located on the lower level near Hobby Lobby. To take photos with the bunny, reservations are recommended by visiting HolyokeMall.com. Holyoke Mall reminding visitors of parental escort policy The Easter Bunny will be available during these hours: Monday to Friday: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., extends to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 7th Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Easter Bunny events: Bunny Cares Sensory Friendly Event: Sunday, April 6th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pet Photo Night: Monday, April 7th and Tuesday, April 8th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Next year, Easter lands on April 5th. Local News Headlines Dressing sold at Trader Joe’s in 17 states recalled over undeclared allergens State using interest income to pay down $105 million in debt Fuel rates, mandates, tariffs add punch to energy price stew Springfield custodian says $1 million lottery ticket changed his life WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less