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Easter

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HelloDenise · 25/01/2026 11:43

Couple sitting on the bus with an Easter egg they're giving to "our Dexter" and they have to write on the label. The husband asks his wife when to give it to him. She says she doesn't know but it's early this year she thinks it's March and "it's the one that changes every year".

AIBU to think everyone should know when it is if only for the opportunity to scoff chocolate eggs? I was obsessed with Easter immediately New Year was over!

I hope they don't get the munchies and it lasts for the next 10 weeks!

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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 27/01/2026 09:59

Bumbelinaaa · 25/01/2026 17:11

Pancake day always crepes up on me too…

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😂😂

dottiedodah · 27/01/2026 09:26

I know it's 5th April because I looked it up, as we have a Voucher for M and C. thought we can use it for an evening meal around Easter time . It varies so much though.23rd March one year right to mid April .Most people know from DC or DGC School holidays .I usually see when it's sort of when things re open NT houses ,Gardens and so on

Lindy2 · 27/01/2026 09:16

Chemenger · 27/01/2026 09:12

I was wrong, it’s Easter Monday that isn’t a public holiday in Scotland.

I didn't know that. So the Scots get and extra day for New Year's eve partying (2nd January is not a bank holiday in England) and the rest of us get an extra day to eat chocolate eggs. I guess it's all about priorities. 😂

Lindy2 · 27/01/2026 09:12

That egg is unlikely to last until Easter. Someone will eat it before April.

I'd have to check when Easter is this year. It is the one that moves around and it is quite early this year.

I hope Dexter enjoys his egg when he gets it, even if the bus one has been eaten and replaced before then. They sound like loving relatives/friends of Dexter.

Chemenger · 27/01/2026 09:12

I was wrong, it’s Easter Monday that isn’t a public holiday in Scotland.

Chemenger · 27/01/2026 09:10

I have no idea when Easter is this or any other year. It has no impact at all on me now that I don’t have children in school and I’m retired. I worked in a university that had a fixed spring break and didn’t have public holidays so usually worked on Easter Monday and Good Friday. I don’t think Good Friday is a holiday in Scotland anyway (could be wrong about that).

WildCherryBlossom · 27/01/2026 09:03

Dontcallmescarface · 27/01/2026 07:56

Do you think the same way about Christmas stuff?

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Yup. I might do some Christmas shopping in November but absolutely no decorations until December.

Butteredtoast55 · 27/01/2026 08:15

Bumbelinaaa · 25/01/2026 17:11

Pancake day always crepes up on me too…

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Oh bravo!!! 😊👏😀

Dontcallmescarface · 27/01/2026 07:56

WildCherryBlossom · 27/01/2026 07:42

I nearly bought an Easter egg last week. I saw one that was perfect for one of my DDs, related to an interest / hobby of hers. I did stop myself as January seems way too early.

Do you think the same way about Christmas stuff?

JanuaryJasmine · 27/01/2026 07:47

WildCherryBlossom · 27/01/2026 07:42

I nearly bought an Easter egg last week. I saw one that was perfect for one of my DDs, related to an interest / hobby of hers. I did stop myself as January seems way too early.

Why? If it a bit niche just buy it when you see it & put it away. It'll be made at the same time as one on the shelf (if there are any left) in a few weeks time.

you may miss out on a 'special offer' but if it's niche & perfect what's more important you??

WildCherryBlossom · 27/01/2026 07:42

I nearly bought an Easter egg last week. I saw one that was perfect for one of my DDs, related to an interest / hobby of hers. I did stop myself as January seems way too early.

Pineapplewaves · 25/01/2026 20:13

This year pancake day has returned to February and Mother’s Day is earlier than last year so I know that Easter is at the beginning of April but I didn’t know the date until pp said.

Jk987 · 25/01/2026 17:43

No one has the dates in their head. I have to check the calendar to know.

sweeneytoddsrazor · 25/01/2026 17:42

Never to early for Easter eggs. If you have a lot to buy for it makes sense to buy one a week although you then miss out on the 3 for £12 offers

Pinkelefant · 25/01/2026 17:39

Good Friday is BH and then there is BH Easter Monday and I have both off as a default which gives me 4 days off so yes!I am very interested in knowing when Easter is 🙂

Dontcallmescarface · 25/01/2026 17:36

I've not got a clue when Easter is. As for it being too early to eat Easter eggs, I've just polished off 1 that DD gave me last weekend.

dementedpixie · 25/01/2026 17:34

I have no idea when Easter is either

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HelloDenise · 25/01/2026 17:32

MissyB1 · 25/01/2026 17:12

There’s no way they are saving that egg for Dexter, I bet it’s been eaten already!

I've bought selection boxes for my nieces and eaten them well before Christmas.

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MissyB1 · 25/01/2026 17:12

There’s no way they are saving that egg for Dexter, I bet it’s been eaten already!

Bumbelinaaa · 25/01/2026 17:11

Nabannas · 25/01/2026 16:09

Pancake Tuesday sneaks up on me every year, when I’ve run out of either eggs, flour or milk. Then I know when Easter is - up to then it’s too far away to think about.

Pancake day always crepes up on me too…

bowda · 25/01/2026 17:08

I have no idea when Easter is, I have no reason to

Bonkers1966 · 25/01/2026 17:00

Made me smile 😁. Thanks 👍

user2848502016 · 25/01/2026 17:00

Not unreasonable not to know exactly when Easter is this year, but buying an Easter egg in January is unreasonable!

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HelloDenise · 25/01/2026 16:58

IPM · 25/01/2026 16:25

Blimey, the things people think to start a thread about 😳

And I hope 'Dexter' was a name you made up otherwise they're going to be really creeped out about the stranger on the bus, starting a public thread about them.

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Oh behave!

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IPM · 25/01/2026 16:25

Blimey, the things people think to start a thread about 😳

And I hope 'Dexter' was a name you made up otherwise they're going to be really creeped out about the stranger on the bus, starting a public thread about them.