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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Waterloo chapter.

Chocolate. Good food. Time with family and friends. Dying Easter eggs. Easter egg hunts. Growing up, Easter was one of my favourite holidays. So, in honour of Easter being around the corner, here are five fun facts about this spring holiday.  

1. 76% of Americans think the ears of a chocolate bunny should be eaten first.

2. Americans spend almost $2 billion on Easter candy

3. Only 12 of the 50 states recognize Good Friday as a holiday

4. The Easter egg symbolizes joy, celebration, and new life.

5. The story of the Easter bunny giving out candies and eggs originated in Germany during the middle ages.

Happy Easter Warriors!

 

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Hi there! My name is Caitlyn Gellatly and I am the Campus Correspondent and President for the Waterloo Chapter of Her Campus! I am a Digital Arts Communication and International Studies student in my 4th year. I love to read, write, cook and spend time with friends, family, and sorority sisters!