He gave no instruction to celebrate his resurrection, even though it was Jehovah's guarantee his sacrifice was acknowledged valid. His sacrifice was to be held above the prospect of eternal life in the resurrection.

"Also, he took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: “This means my body which is to be given in YOUR behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 20 Also, the cup in the same way after they had the evening meal, he saying: “This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood, which is to be poured out in YOUR behalf." Lk22:19

As far as the Easter Bunny cutting in stealing the show, I don't think he's going the distance, he's going down with the Church