What is Easter all About - Fun Facts
Easter gets its name from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, “spring and fertility”.
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, so the date changes every year.
It is the oldest Christian Holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It has been observed since the second century.
Lamb is the traditional Easter dinner.
Easter traditions evolved over the years adding the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, decorating eggs, and the perfect candy filled basket.
Rabbits give birth to a huge litter of babies, which is a symbol of new life.
Eggs symbolize new life and rebirth. Spring and fertility.
Easter candy sales exceed 3 billion a year. 16 billion jelly beans, 90 million chocolate bunnies, 1.5 billion peeps.
Most people eat the ears first on chocolate bunnies.
Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs were the top candy purchase last year followed by Cadbury Chocolate Mini Eggs (office favorite), Lindt and Jelly Beans
What ever your favorite is, enjoy your candy, your family and friends, and especially your bubbles on this beautiful day.
It will be a Sunday Funday to remember.
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Happy Easter from the Around the Wine Cooler Staff