Ostara is a Pagan holiday that celebrates the spring equinox and the beginning of spring. The name Ostara comes from the Anglo- Saxon goddess Eostre, who represented spring, dawn, and new beginnings. German folklore tells the story of Ostara turning a bird into a rabbit to help it survive the cold, and in gratitude, the rabbit kept its ability to lay eggs. In celebration of Ostara, the mythical hare symbolizes rebirth and renewal by laying colorful eggs as a tribute to the goddess.