Easter? It's A Bunny's Birthday... - Daily Express

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Many British children think Easter is a holiday to celebrate the Easter Bunny s birthday Many British children think Easter is a holiday to celebrate the Easter Bunny's birthday

And 27 per cent think Easter Sunday is the day on which chocolate was invented.

Just 21 per cent of parents said their children knew the religious meaning of Easter. One in 20 children know there is a religious link but believe it marks the birthday of Jesus.

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A massive 87 per cent of parents said no one in their family had any intention of going to church at any point over the Easter holiday.

The research by hotel chain Travelodge found parents will spend on average £306 to entertain their children over the Easter school holidays.

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The average amount people expect to spend on chocolate eggs this Easter is £30.

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And 68 per cent of British people will buy six eggs, the study of 2,000 families found.

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