Yes, that's right, it's officially Spring and Easter is on it's way. No sooner have we managed to rid our front rooms of those last few lingering pine-needles, then chocolate mania begins to take over As a self-confessed chocoholic, I need no excuse to delve on in at this time of year: Cadburys, Nestle, Lindt, Galaxy - you name it - I'll be sure to have tasted each variety at least once in the last five years! But how did this fascination with chocolate Easter Eggs begin?
Interestingly, a chocolate egg at Easter is not a modern day phenomenon as one would think! Oh no, in actual fact, chocolate Easter Eggs first started to appear in the early 1800's. And finally, in 1873, the first mass-produced Easter Egg was launched by none other than the truly delectable and quintessentially British firm, Cadburys.
As for the age-old question - why an egg? Well, that's easy, as the egg shape itself has always been a symbol of new life and fertility throughout the ages, as well as across different cultures, worldwide. It is particularly symbolic at this time of year as it represents new life and the turning of Winter into Spring.
The actual act of giving an egg of some sort at Easter dates back to the Middle Ages. At this time, the egg most probably would have been a duck egg or goose egg, beautifully decorated and in some instances, personalised. It was in this era also that the infamous Easter Egg hunts began. Children loved this game and still do. Back then, however, parents would put on these hunts for their children as a way of lightening the somber mood of Lent.
So, with Cadburys well and truly on the map with their mass-produced chocolate Easter Eggs in the early twentieth-century, it wasn't long before others caught on. By the 1960's, the hollow, molded Easter Egg had become the most popular Easter gift worldwide and still is even to this day.
If you're looking for a special Easter treat this year then why not head on down to the luxurious private member's club, Home House in London. Not only will there be a truly scrumptious three-course meal for the adults, but a thoroughly entertaining Easter Egg hunt for the children is set to get under way on the day as well. Don't forget to call to book your table in advance.
Interestingly, a chocolate egg at Easter is not a modern day phenomenon as one would think! Oh no, in actual fact, chocolate Easter Eggs first started to appear in the early 1800's. And finally, in 1873, the first mass-produced Easter Egg was launched by none other than the truly delectable and quintessentially British firm, Cadburys.
As for the age-old question - why an egg? Well, that's easy, as the egg shape itself has always been a symbol of new life and fertility throughout the ages, as well as across different cultures, worldwide. It is particularly symbolic at this time of year as it represents new life and the turning of Winter into Spring.
The actual act of giving an egg of some sort at Easter dates back to the Middle Ages. At this time, the egg most probably would have been a duck egg or goose egg, beautifully decorated and in some instances, personalised. It was in this era also that the infamous Easter Egg hunts began. Children loved this game and still do. Back then, however, parents would put on these hunts for their children as a way of lightening the somber mood of Lent.
So, with Cadburys well and truly on the map with their mass-produced chocolate Easter Eggs in the early twentieth-century, it wasn't long before others caught on. By the 1960's, the hollow, molded Easter Egg had become the most popular Easter gift worldwide and still is even to this day.
If you're looking for a special Easter treat this year then why not head on down to the luxurious private member's club, Home House in London. Not only will there be a truly scrumptious three-course meal for the adults, but a thoroughly entertaining Easter Egg hunt for the children is set to get under way on the day as well. Don't forget to call to book your table in advance.
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Home House is a private members club for people from all over the world and London, which is part of its charm. Quite unlike many other private membership clubs, Home House is a place to enjoy leisure time or the perfect spot for a working day. Home House hosts London's best traditional Easter Egg hunt.
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