Ten 'eggciting' things YOU should know about Easter!

31st March 2021

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The name Easter comes from the Anglo-Saxon goddess of light, Eostre, who was celebrated at the start of spring.
Giving Eggs as gifts at Easter can be traced back to Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, who used an egg as a symbol of life.
In 2007 a Faberge Egg covered in diamonds sold for almost £9 Million.
The average household spends approximately £75 on Easter gifts each year.
The UK's first Easter Egg was produced by Fry's in 1873.
Cadbury's produce 1.5 million Creme Eggs per day as it is the most popular egg shaped chocolate - How do you eat yours?
Each year The White House holds an Easter Egg roll on the front lawn.
When eating a chocolate bunny, 76% of people eat the ears first
On average, UK children receive 8 eggs each per year
The tallest recorded Easter Egg was 10.39 metres tall and made in Italy in 2011 - imagine the calories!