Symbol of wealth and power.
On Easter Sunday, Easter bonnets are worn to church. With Easter decorations, they are usually bright and extravagant. The first time these bonnets were seen was at the New York Easter Parade. During the Great Depression, when many couldn’t afford new garments, the procession took place. People were dressed to the nines and wearing new Easter bonnets as they paraded down the street. Hats have been associated with power since antiquity. In ancient Egypt, pharaohs donned a headpiece. A large and conspicuous miter is worn by the Pope. Crowns are worn by monarchs and queens to represent their power and might.