Today’s post wraps up our four-part series pertaining to Easter and some perhaps uncommon knowledge affiliated with the holiday.
If you enjoy Easter, here is hoping you enjoyed this series. If you don’t, no judgment, but I wager you arguably have not been enjoying this Easter saga if you have been following along.
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Again, this Easter information comes from goodhousekeeping.com.
“16. Americans consume over 16 million jelly beans during Easter. That’s enough jelly beans to circle the globe not once, not twice, but three times — or to fill a plastic egg the size of a nine-story building. First introduced as an Easter treat in the 1930s, we can’t imagine this day without them.
“17. Around 90 million chocolate bunnies are sold for Easter. Considering $2.6 billion is spent on candy alone during this religious and secular spring celebration, it makes sense. Oh, and that’s only in the United States. We bet most of those people have opinions on whether to devour theirs tail or ears first.
“18. A surprising 59% of people eat the ears first. Only a handful start with the feet or tail, and the rest apparently don’t have a plan of action. If that’s you, consider this your inspiration to give it a little thought before cracking into yours (or the kids’).
“19. The White House Easter Egg Roll tradition started in 1878. It’s said that President Rutherford B. Hayes was taking a walk when children approached him asking about a possible Easter egg roll. He loved the idea and it’s been one of the cutest annual White House events ever since.
“20. In the old days, pretzels were associated with Easter. Why? Because the twists of this salty treat resemble arms crossing in prayer. We say it’s time to bring back this savory snack to the sweets-filled holiday because life is all about balance,” the web page explains.
Thank you, Good Housekeeping, for all of this Easter information.
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