Whether you celebrate Easter the same way every year or you’re ready to shake things up, there are still a few surprises hiding in plain sight. Here are five fun Easter facts, paired with easy, delicious ways to bring them to life in your kitchen.
- Easter is the biggest candy holiday in America.
Easter is consistently one of the top candy-selling seasons of the year, right up there with Halloween. Beyond the chocolate bunnies, it’s the mix of sweet-and-springy treats (jellybeans, marshmallow chicks, candy-coated chocolates) that makes Easter baskets so iconic.
Try this: Build a “Candy Board.” Like a charcuterie board, but sweet. Arrange bite-sized chocolates, jellybeans, pastel cookies, fruit, and salty snacks like pretzels or popcorn.
- The first “Easter eggs” weren’t chocolate.
Long before chocolate eggs filled store shelves, decorated eggs were a symbol of spring and renewal. In many cultures, eggs were dyed, painted or even intricately decorated as seasonal art.
Try this: Skip the kits and pick up items from our produce section for natural egg dyes, like:
- Red Cabbage for blues
- Turmeric for yellow
- Beets for pinks
- Onion skins for warmer amber tones
- Hot cross buns have a long history, and they’re trending again.
Hot cross buns (sweet rolls marked with a cross) have been part of Easter celebrations for centuries. Traditionally made with spices and dried fruit, they’re now getting modern makeovers with flavors like chocolate chip, citrus, and caramel drizzle.
Try this: Upgrade store-bought buns in 5 minutes. Warm them in the oven, brush with butter or honey, then top with:
- Orange zest and powdered sugar
- Vanilla glade and sprinkles
- A swipe of cream cheese frosting
- Easter brunch is having a “mini bites” moment.
The classic Easter brunch spread isn’t going anywhere, but today’s tables are learning more snackable: smaller portions, more variety, less stress. Think “choose-your-own-plate,” where everyone gets a little of everything.
Try this: Create a brunch sampler lineup. Mix sweet and savory with easy items like:
- Mini quiches or egg bites
- Yogurt parfait cups with berries and granola
- Fresh fruit skewers
- Crescent roll carrot “bundles” (stuffed with ham and cheese)
- A spring salad with strawberries or citrus
- Lamb isn’t the only Easter centerpiece anymore.
Ham is a classic for a reason, but more families are switching it up with lighter spring-friendly mains that work better for smaller gatherings or when a ham just feels like too much.
Try this: Two centerpiece ideas that feel special but simple:
- Honey mustard roast chicken with carrots and potatoes
- Salmon sheet-pan dinner with lemon, asparagus and herbs
This Easter, pick one old tradition and one new idea from this list, then make it your own. Whether you’re dyeing eggs with beets or building your first candy board, we’d love to see how you celebrate. Share your creations with us on social and tag @my_pricechopper!
