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Adults left 'gutted' when parents stopped Easter tradition, sparks major debate
More than half of adults felt upset receiving their last Easter egg from parents; 22% saw it as a sign of adulthood and 58% were not warned about the change.
- A recent study for the Great Easter Egg Debate found 72% of adults believe you are never too old for chocolate eggs, though only 15% of grown-ups still receive them as gifts.
- Hilary Whitehall and Michael debated the topic, with Michael arguing adults should be self-sufficient; Hilary countered that being grown-up does not mean one must act like it.
- "Oh, don't be such a grump, Michael," Hilary Whitehall said, insisting being grown-up does not mean stopping chocolate treats; 22% of adults buy eggs for themselves yearly.
- More than half of adults felt "gutted" when the tradition ended, with 58% never warned about the abrupt change; 57% would be disappointed if gifts stopped.
- Steve Waters, director of eggcellence at M&M'S, aims to stir the debate and encourage everyone to "hold onto their Easter eggs," noting chocolate and tradition need no age limit.
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Adults left 'gutted' when parents stopped Easter tradition, sparks major debate
Adults have expressed their disappointment about no longer getting chocolate eggs from their parents - saying you're never too old.
·Leicester, United Kingdom
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