How Easter became the new Christmas – crackers and all

Demand for Easter crackers is up 63% on last year, people are having bigger parties and buying bigger presents. Get ready for Christmas II – the Sequel

Artist Camille Walala elevates the Harrods Easter egg to striking new levels

The Haute Couture of Easter Eggs are now available at Harrods. Camille Walala x Harrods Easter eggs. Harrods partners with London designer Camille Walala to create a line of exclusive, limited-edition Easter eggs. Originally from France and now based in East London, Camille Walala has a distinctive design aesthetic. Creating three exclusive patterns for Harrods … Read more

#‎Hautechocolaterie: Sneek peak into Pierre Marcolini’s Easter in Wonderland

Pierre Marcolini Easter in Wonderland: The Cheshire Cat grins while getting dressed up. Will you find him before he disappears? This Easter, Maison Pierre Marcolini slides down the rabbit hole for a journey into Easter Wonderland. The Cat, the Queen, the Mad hatter, the playing cards, and the bunny celebrate Easter with this playful, indulgent … Read more

Easter eggs 2016: the best and worst – taste test

Our panel of tasters rate Easter chocolate, from budget supermarket buys to luxury brands. Which showstopper is worth splashing out on – and will kids go for Betty’s badger, Percy Pig or Egg Head?

A one-of-a-kind Easter delight: A diamond-studded bunny

The latest outrageous stunt from VeryFirstTo: World’s Most Extravagant Chocolate Easter Bunny – a luxury chocolate rabbit with diamonds eyes. Billed as the world’s most extravagant chocolate Easter bunny, this outrageous chocolate Easter rabbit commissioned by British luxury retail site VeryFirstTo.com costs $49,000 thanks to diamond eyes. Once the bunny has been eaten, the diamonds can … Read more

The best Easter eggs, chocolate, hot cross buns and simnel cake – taste test

Handmade Harrods egg for £30 or Aldi’s fudge egg for £3? A tenner on biscuits or £1.25 for a fruit ring? Our comprehensive Easter treats test reveals when to shell out – and when to bag a cracking bargain