Nearly half of the country (49 percent) believes the classic chocolate bunny is an Easter basket essential and 73 percent of Americans aim to spend between $1 and $50 on Easter gifts, including the egg hunt, according to a survey.
Favorite Easter basket item: • Chocolate bunny (49%)
• Plastic eggs with candy (19%)
• Money (13%)
• Peeps (10%)
• Toys (9%)
Most popular Easter tradition: • Spending time with family (39%)
• Religious aspects (14%)
• Hunting for Easter eggs (13%)
• Dyeing Easter eggs (13%)
• Eating Easter candy (8%)
• Enjoying food (6%)
The survey found 63% of Americans will purchase Easter basket and egg hunt contents at Walmart, two in five (40%) at the local dollar store and 39% at Target.
In addition to the most popular places to purchase Easter items, 74% put money in their Easter eggs, including dollar bills and coins.
Top ways to fill an Easter basket without cracking your budget:
• Shop sales and deals (75%)
• Utilize coupons (52%)
The survey, by TopCashback.com, polled a cross section of 1,310 adults, aged 18 and over and asked about family traditions and spending habits for the popular spring holiday.