Chocolate Bunny Tops America’s List of Must Have’s in an Easter Basket

What would a Easter basket be without a chocolate bunny?  TopCashback.com is sharing the results of its egg-citing spring holiday survey. It found nearly half of the country (49%) believes the classic chocolate bunny is an Easter basket essential and 73% of Americans aim to spend between $1 and $50 on Easter gifts, including the egg hunt

The survey polled a cross section of 1,310 adults, aged 18 and over and eggs-posed American traditions and spending habits for the popular spring holiday. Below, please find some additional insight from the 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%)
• Dying Easter eggs (13%)
• Eating Easter candy (8%)
• Enjoying food (6%)

TopCashback.com also 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 3 Ways To Fill An Easter Basket Without Cracking Your Budget:

• Shop sales and deals (75%)
• Utilize coupons (52%)
• Shop via a cashback site (30%)