Easter is coming up very soon and in case you and your family haven’t made Easter plans; don’t sweat! Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison has the story.
What’s in a date?
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the Full Moon date, based on mathematical calculations, that falls on or after March 21. If the full moon is on a Sunday, Easter is celebrated on the following Sunday. Easter can be on any day from March 22 to April 25.
Upcoming Easter dates
- April 4, 2021
- April 17, 2022
- April 9, 2023
- March 31, 2024
- April 20, 2025
- April 5, 2026
- March 28, 2027
- April 16, 2028
- April 1, 2029
- April 21, 2030
The best and worst Easter candies
These are Americans’ favorite Easter candies, according to candystore.com’s annual survey.
1. Cadbury Mini Eggs
2. Chocolate Bunnies (Hollow)
3. Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
4. Foil-Wrapped Chocolate Eggs
5. Mallow Top Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
6. Jelly Beans (gourmet or naturally-flavored)
7. Kinder Joy Eggs Candy
8. Robins Eggs from Whoppers
9. Skittles-Filled Easter Eggs
10. Hershey’s Fun-Sized Candy Bars with Easter Wrappers
And the least favorite:
1. Cadbury Creme Eggs
2. Sour Patch White Chocolate Bunny
3. Solid Chocolate Bunnies
4. Cheetos Cinnamon Puffs
5. Oreo Eggs
6. Peeps
7. Bunny Corn
8. Chicks & Rabbits
9. Chocolate Crosses
10. Jelly Beans (generic)
America's favorite jelly bean flavors
Jelly beans made both the favorite and least favorite lists of candy. They even get their own holiday (National Jelly Bean Day is April 22). Here's a look at American's favorite jelly bean flavors, according to candystore.com:
Why is the chocolate bunny an Easter holiday tradition?
Why has this come to represent Easter?
When German immigrants arrived in the United States in the 1700s, they brought their tradition of an egg-laying rabbit with them, according to History.com. Gradually, the German-inspired Easter Bunny spread across the U.S. and by the 19th century it became common knowledge that the friendly rabbit brought candy and chocolate offerings, in addition to its famous colored eggs.
— The Daily Meal
14 fun facts about Peeps — the most controversial Easter candy in America
14 fun facts about Peeps — the most controversial Easter candy in America
1. Peeps hit the market in 1953
Peeps celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2018. Just Born began making the marshmallow treats in 1953, after purchasing The Rodda Candy Company from Lancaster, Pa.
2. Peep's manufacturer Just Born is a family business
Just Born Quality Confections has been in business since 1923 and is now in its third generation of family ownership.
3. It takes 6 minutes to make a Peep
When it first started making Peeps in 1953, it took 27 hours to create Peeps chicks, according to the company. Now, with modern technology, it takes six minutes.
4. Peeps lost their wings
Peeps once had wings, but they were removed by Just Born in the late 1950s.
5. There are a lot of Peeps produced each year
Were you of a mind to line them up next to one another, the number of Peeps produced by Just Born in one year would circle the Earth twice.
6. Like a lot of Peeps
Stacking 8,000 Peeps on top of one another would reach the top of the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, in Chicago.
7. Yellow is the best selling color
Yellow is the best selling color of Peeps chicks and bunnies in the United States. The marshmallow candies were originally yellow and white, followed by pink, lavender, blue, green and orange.
8. Chicks have more calories than bunnies
Each Peeps chick has 28 calories. Bunnies have 27.5 calories. Both have 0 grams of fat.
9. Peeps can also come covered in chocolate
Chocolate Dipped and Chocolate Covered Peeps chicks were introduced to the public for Easter 2010.
10. Peeps can be frozen
While the company suggests people eat their Peeps them while they're fresh, they have been told by people they can be frozen. Just Born recommends storing Peeps at about 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity of about 45-50 percent.
11. Peeps have their own art show
Around the country in early spring, there are held Peeps art and diorama contests. The Carroll County Arts Council is on its 12th annual celebration, calling the annual event the PEEPshow. This year's Carroll County event runs until April 23.
12. Peepsfest is help each December
Just Born holds Peepsfest every year Dec. 30 and 31 in Bethlehem, Pa. The two-day family event includes Peeps smores making, a fun run and 5K, music, magicians and a diorama contest. It culminates in a Peeps Chick Drop and fireworks.
13. There are two Peeps retail stores
The company operates two retail stores, one in Maryland and one in Pennsylvania. Peeps can be found throughout the year at its online store, www.peepsandcompany.com.
14. Peeps aren't just for Easter anymore
Peeps are available at all major seasons, including Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and Summer.
