The Easter Hare tells the story of Jesus calling the animals to be his messenger to spread the message that "the earth will live anew." The hare is the only animal able to complete the task of quickly circling the earth. Jesus gives the hare a raven's egg to show that just as the golden yolk brings light to the egg, Jesus has brought light and new life to the earth. Ever since, the hare has continued to spread the message of Easter joy each spring by bringing Easter eggs.