April 1, 2026

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Years ago, when my children were young, I had a flash of a very distant Easter memory. I couldn't quite pull it out at first, but my younger mind was relentless, and finally, I got there. I remembered a movie about the Easter Bunny we watched once a year called Here Comes Peter Cottontail. My love of children's holiday movies knows no bounds, as you may know, so I set out to find it, and a new tradition was born. 

The night before Easter, the kids would set out their baskets, take their "Easter Baths/Showers," and put on their Easter pajamas. Then we would snuggle on the couch and watch Here Comes Peter Cottontail on VHS together. Eventually, the VHS became a DVD, and now, we watch it streaming on Amazon. Those days are gone, but traditions remain. This weekend, we will gather for Easter dinner and watch our favorite movie yet again. My children watch it now, as I do as an adult, but it brings out the child in all of us. And now, in this chaotic, crazy world, that is a good thing. 





Now, in fairness to Peyton, I must add that there exists another Easter movie from my childhood. This one is her favorite, and honestly, I love them both for different reasons. This one is called The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town. It is also available on Amazon.




So, there you go, my friends. A couple of vintage kids' Easter movies that will add some fun to your Easter this year. Being an adult can be tough sometimes. Why not pour out some jelly beans and popcorn, put on an old favorite movie, and have some fun?


That's what we will be doing. And I am glad. 
Have a good Wednesday, my friends.

Billie Jo

7 comments:

  1. Happy April!!
    I enjoyed the family memories. What a fun way to bring back all the fun growing up and Easter joy.
    Have a blessed Easter!!

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  2. I love those old movies and now will have to look for these! Great memories.

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  3. I love reading about the traditions your family has.

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  4. Isn't it just so special as a parent to watch your adult children adapt some of their childhood favorites? I know it is for me as I watch our adult children and now our adult grandchildren carrying on some of the traditions that started out 50 years ago in a humble home.

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  5. Oh, I love this!! You really should write a book about creating family traditions and keeping them. I love this.

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  6. Hi friend! I'm back after another long blog break, lol and it was fun catching up with you today! I honestly don't remember either of those movies! I remember dying eggs as a kid on Easter eve- then I remember when the hollow easter bunnies used to have candy eyes lol. I think they need to bring those back, that was my favorite! I'm excited your family still enjoys those traditions together!! And so nice to catch up again :)

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  7. These are wonderful memories that are re-lived every year. I remember them!

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Thanks so much for saying hello!

Billie Jo