Easter bunnies
The Easter bunny is a custom from the Münsterland that is cultivated in Buldern , a district of Dülmen . It traditionally takes place on Easter Sunday. There are two teams of bachelors, one team east and one team west. You stand opposite one another and roll the Hassel, a large plywood disc, over a line marking on the opposing side. The team that has pushed the opposing team back the furthest wins.
History, origin
According to members of the Bulderner Bürgerstammtisch, the custom is said to have Germanic origins and has been cultivated in Buldern for several centuries. The Hassel symbolizes the sun, the teams represent winter and spring. In 1960 the custom, which was practiced on the main road, Weseler Straße, until 1959, was banned. Attempts were made to continue the practice after 1960, but the police took the Hassel away. Then the game was continued with a substitute Hassel until the young people were arrested. The game has been taking place regularly since 1977, now on a street with less traffic, Nottulner Straße.
The Easter bunny takes place after the Easter festival service, i.e. on Easter Sunday punctually at 3:30 p.m. Team West is from the part of the village that faces Dülmen, Team East from the part that faces Münster.
While tailcoats and top hats were still used to play with at the beginning of the 20th century, team members are now often protected. Only rarely are there no bruises, scratches or bruises.
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