BERLIN — Police in Germany say a man dressed in a rabbit costume has been fined for lighting a fire in his garden to celebrate Easter.
So-called Easter Fires are a common practice in German-speaking countries. But many authorities have temporarily banned them to discourage people gathering outside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Police in the western city of Unna say officers were called to a suspected fire Saturday and found the 63-year-old, dressed in a rabbit costume holding a basket containing a bottle of schnapps.
After the man was cautioned, his son quenched the flames.
About three hours later officers were again called to the site and found the fire burning once more. The man, who was visibly drunk by then, now faces a fine.
