At Webbers Estate Agents, we love any excuse to celebrate community, family traditions, and those little seasonal joys that make a house feel like home. With spring in full bloom and Easter just around the corner, we thought we'd hop into the holiday spirit and share some cracking facts you might not know about Easter!
Whether you're preparing your home for a seasonal refresh or just looking for some egg-cellent trivia to impress your friends over Sunday lunch, we’ve got you covered.
1. The Easter Bunny Has German Roots
Believe it or not, the Easter Bunny first hopped onto the scene in 17th-century Germany. Children would build nests for "Osterhase," a mythical hare that laid colourful eggs. German immigrants brought the tradition to the UK and US in the 1700s — and the rest is hoppy history.
2. Eggs Weren’t Always Chocolate
Before we indulged in foil-wrapped Cadbury delights, Easter eggs were traditionally decorated chicken, duck or goose eggs. Symbolising rebirth and new life, they were often painted in bright colours to celebrate the arrival of spring.
3. The UK Loves a Chocolate Egg (a lot!)
We’re a nation of chocolate lovers, especially at Easter. In fact, Brits are expected to munch their way through over 80 million Easter eggs each year. That’s a lot of cocoa-covered joy.
4. The World's Biggest Easter Egg Weighed More Than an Elephant
The world’s largest chocolate Easter egg was made in Italy in 2011 — and it weighed a jaw-dropping 7,200kg. That’s heavier than an adult elephant. Don’t worry, your kitchen doesn’t need to accommodate anything quite so colossal.
5. Simnel Cake Isn’t Just for Show
This traditional fruit cake with marzipan topping is a favourite around Easter — especially in the West Country. The 11 marzipan balls on top represent Jesus’ disciples (minus Judas). It’s a sweet slice of history with your afternoon cuppa.
6. Easter Moves Every Year – Here’s Why
Easter is a "moveable feast", meaning it doesn’t have a fixed date. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. A bit of astronomy, a bit of tradition – and the reason why you need to double-check your diary every year.
7. Carrots for the Bunny?
Leaving out carrots for the Easter Bunny is a relatively recent tradition, mirroring the idea of leaving out treats for Santa. We think it’s a sweet way to get the kids involved — and a sneaky way to use up leftovers from Sunday roast.
8. Easter is Prime Time for House Hunting
And finally — a Webbers fun fact! Did you know Easter marks the start of one of the busiest periods in the property market? With the longer days, lighter evenings, and gardens coming into bloom, it’s the perfect time to buy, sell or spruce up your home.
Whether you're celebrating with an egg hunt in the garden, baking something sweet with the family, or simply enjoying a well-earned Bank Holiday break, we wish you a joyful Easter full of laughter, sunshine and maybe a bit of chocolate too.
From all of us at Webbers – Happy Easter!
Thinking of making a move this spring? Contact your local Webbers branch today – we're here to help you every step of the way.
