Five interesting Things About Easter in America
Happy Easter, everybody! As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, let's look at some numbers.
#1. About 86% of Americans will do something to celebrate Easter.
#2. Almost 58% of folks will spend time with family and friends, 51% will attend church, 42% will watch TV, and 31% will have an Easter egg hunt.
#3. Americans will spend $14.6 billion on Easter-related goods, including 16 billion jellybeans and 90 million chocolate bunnies. (It is the second biggest candy holiday after Halloween...and 76% of people will eat their chocolate bunny ears-first. )
#4. When searching for Easter movies, Wikipedia lists more horror movies than spiritual ones.
#5. According to Goodreads and the Worldview Institute, the top books for believers this time of year are: 1. Mere Christianity, 2. Knowing God, and 3. How Should We Then Live?
Looking for inspiration? Click here for a link to the top 40 worship songs (and videos) of 2015.
DiaryOfAmerica@gmail.com
#1. About 86% of Americans will do something to celebrate Easter.
#2. Almost 58% of folks will spend time with family and friends, 51% will attend church, 42% will watch TV, and 31% will have an Easter egg hunt.
#3. Americans will spend $14.6 billion on Easter-related goods, including 16 billion jellybeans and 90 million chocolate bunnies. (It is the second biggest candy holiday after Halloween...and 76% of people will eat their chocolate bunny ears-first. )
#4. When searching for Easter movies, Wikipedia lists more horror movies than spiritual ones.
#5. According to Goodreads and the Worldview Institute, the top books for believers this time of year are: 1. Mere Christianity, 2. Knowing God, and 3. How Should We Then Live?
Looking for inspiration? Click here for a link to the top 40 worship songs (and videos) of 2015.
DiaryOfAmerica@gmail.com
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