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I am finding that the buying of Easter eggs is getting out of hand. Ok when you have little ones to buy for. But what happens when your children and Grandchildren etc. Do not appreciate Eggs. Most of them do not really know the true meaning of Easter anyway. My daughter, says her friends get money. I do not agree. What do you all think? Jenny

I still get an egg from my Dad - and I'm over 21 (Just a little over). Deb

I have always bought my children eggs and only today my younger son (10) said that he remembered me getting a big bag of tiny eggs and hiding them all over the garden and would I do it again this year? Well, yes of course I would - as long as they let me eat some! nell

Still buy for my older kids....17 and 19. but for friends kids I stop at 16 Christine

I still hide mini eggs around the house for my kids (17 and 19) They think I'm nuts, but eh!

When my children were little, being from a big family, I have known them to have at least a dozen eggs each. Now the last two at home are 21 and 15yrs. The eldest is not interested at all, being a Grown Man now, "so he says". Youngest a young lady, who does not eat Chocolate very often. But she still gets half a dozen from my Husbands family. I have known me to have to give them away to my friends little girl. I only buy now for my three Grandsons and Hubby's two young Nieces. Someone in Hubby's family has suggested sending £5 note instead. I think it is ridiculous. Jenny

Never!!!!!!!! My mum & dad still buy me one, and I'm 40something! I buy for them too, and my kids, and their in their 20's. Debbie

I still buy for mine they are 22 & 24 and they still have an advent calender at Christmas!! do you think they are spoilt bratts LOL. Debs.

Debs. They still both have their Advent Calenders. Perhaps I have not celebrated Easter as much as I should have. You are all making me feel guilty now. It is just that as they get older they seem to think it is just like another day where you spend money on them.

I think that is a problem with all the kids today but one year I for got to get their advent calender and they were upset I could not believe it at their age LOL. Now I am just waiting for them to spoil me!!!!!!. Debs.

All depends on the person buying them, and the person recieving them. My two (9 & 5) have luxury easter eggs each year A la Pound shop Elaine x :o))

I still get an Easter egg, 'cos he knows I love chocolate, and he knows he'd be in trouble if he did'nt! LOL. I'm in my fifties. Jo.

The kid in me says CHOCCIE EGGS...............The Mummy in me says CHOCCIE EGGS..................BUY BUY BUY lol Regardless giving always puts a smile on yours and their face. If she doesn't like chocolate buy her a little ceramic egg or bunny something she will keep . Much happiness Debi

If my Dad doesn't buy me an easter egg this year he'll be in trouble! daddies should always buy their little girls easter eggs even when they are 43.. And if Alan doesn't buy me one they'll be all out WAR! Jess

Never, I hope! I don't have children. Usually I buy one for Christopher and one for me ! :) Joy

My kids of 23, 21 and 15 still want chocolate for easter, but have asked for big bars as they get more for the money, still kids in a lot of ways but learning value for money. :))) Bev

i think the last time i got a easter egg was wen i was 13 my girls get so many that i dint have any room for them in the fridge(have to go there or they will be dog food lol) so i decided to make chocolate rice krispy cakes with them make easter more bout fun than chocolate limmy xxx

Mine are aged 11, 16 and 18 and they don't like the big hollow eggs. However, if I stopped doing the mini treasure hunt on Easter Sunday I could have a problem on my hands! Last year they clubbed together and bought me choccies, which was lovely and they always make up a little basket of choccies and a posy of flowers for their grandparents. Grandparents don't give them eggs, but usually give them £5 each to buy something nice as it's a special occasion. Daisy

We lived in China for many years and enjoyed many of their lovely customs and festivals.At this time of year they have beautiful flowering plum and cherry trees intheir homes to celebrate Spring and their New Year-Why does Britain have so few festivals? On returning to UK I kept this custom in our own home.I go out and collect winter twigs which I paint white and put in a pot.I make the blossom from tissue paper in various shades of pink.Among the branches I hang tiny eggs,nests and chicks.At the base of the tree there is 'Grass' with Easter Bunnies in. I hope some of you might like the idea and copy it this year yourselves.-Rose

That sound lovly Rose, I have never heard that before. Bev