HOW TO HAVE AN As the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2021 rolls around, it seems that we might be celebrating the spring festival in lockdown once again.
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But with the spring weather warming up and restrictions loosening in time for the bank holiday, there are still plenty of ways to have fun, whether you’re in Liverpool or beyond! Here are Liverpool Life’s five recommendations to have a fun and safe Easter weekend.
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Make an Easter egg hunt for your bubble
Nothing says “Easter” like a chocolate egg hunt! Fun for all ages, hide eggs around your garden or nearest park. Make a chocolate egg trail for little ones to find or hide small gifts inside plastic eggs if you’re looking to treat an older crowd. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy your local green spaces, Sefton Park are currently offering crème egg hot chocolates - we know we’ll be trying one!
Egg-tastic ELEANOR DOWD brings us some interesting facts about everyone’s favourite part of Easter chocolate eggs
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or many people, Easter is all about chocolate and with the holiday soon approaching now is the perfect time to explore the EGGS-traordinary world of Easter eggs. Easter is a time for indulging, with around 80 million Easter eggs being sold every year and around £380 million being spent on the easter treats. As a religious holiday, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Eggs are a symbol of new life and fertility, so Easter eggs are a symbol of Jesus’ resurrection. The tradition of eating eggs at Easter comes from the fasting during Lent where eggs were traditionally avoided.
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Socially Distanced Easter Picnic
From March 29, gatherings in groups of no more than six in private gardens and outdoor spaces will be allowed, giving us a much-needed chance to spend some time over the bank holiday with loved ones. Celebrate the Easter weekend (and restrictions being lifted!) by putting together an Easter picnic. Everyone can bring their favourite festive treat and enjoy the spring sunshine while spending quality time that we have all missed out on.
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The first chocolate Easter eggs were made in France and Germany in the 19th Century, they had been attempted previously but were unsuccessful. The first Cadbury Easter Eggs were made in 1875 and have been a massive hit ever since! The modern tradition of eating chocolate eggs is a twist on the religious ritual of eating eggs during the holiday. The now-traditional hollow chocolate egg, has evolved into a myriad of different Easter treats. Ranging from Mini Eggs to Crème Eggs, almost every chocolate brand has created its own version of Easter in chocolate form.
DID YOU KNOW ... • The largest chocolate Easter egg was created in Italy, weighing 15,873 pounds with a circumference of 64 feet at its widest point • The world’s most expensive Easter egg costs £25,000 from Choccywoccydoodah, made from luxury Belgian chocolate • Over 500 million crème eggs are made every year
