Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2019 The Easter Bunny shares a smile with a child at a stop during the annual Ward 7 Easter Bunny ride. (Advocate Photos by Barbara Taormina) ANGELO’S "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.579 Mid Unleaded $2.689 Super $2.759 Diesel Fuel $2.899 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 FULL SERVE Happy py HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) ! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Even adults turn out for the annual ride and the chance to be seen with the Ward 7 bunny. IL Neighborhood residents look forward to the annual Easter Bunny Ride and the chance to visit with the famous rabbit. BUNNY | FROM PAGE 1 a photo is snapped of every child and adult who comes out to visit with the bunny. He then emails photos to any residents who request them, which saves some extra money for peeps and chocolate eggs for families who might otherwise head to a mall for a pricey photo shoot with those other bunnies. Some historians have suggested that the Easter Bunny fi rst arrived in the United States in the early 18th century with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. Back then, the bunny was known as the Osterhase, a hare which had the unusual ability to lay colorful eggs. Although the Easter Bunny has been blended into other customs that mark the celebration of Easter, one of the most important traditions in Christianity, many believe it was originally a pagan symbol that is now part of a secular springtime holiday. “It’s not about religion, it’s about a childhood fantasy,” said Anderson. “It’s wonderful for children to have this fantasy.” The annual Easter Bunny ride is a chance for neighborhood parents and kids to enjoy the holiday together. Neighborhood kids meet and greet “Peter Cottontail” during the annual Ward 7 Easter Bunny Ride. Prices subject to change FLEET
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