The eggs were banned in the U.S. in 1997 but still make it to stores through gourmet sweet shops, candy merchants and ethnic importers. Click here to read the Sun-Sentinel story.

Bring a basket or bag and flashlight for the 8 p.m. egg hunt. For participants age 1 to 12, the city’s second hunt starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, with a petting zoo, food and bounce houses.

Filled with 40 Neuhaus chocolate Easter eggs, the ballotin features a selection of praline, ganache and gianduja (hazelnut) fillings, and comes wrapped in pastel-colored paper, covered in butterflies.

Chocolate, candy and other gifts came to be a featured part of Easter baskets as the German custom spread across the U.S. and decorated baskets replaced nests. 90% of Americans who make Easter ...

Business Easter baskets, candy and toys to order before the holiday Published: Mar. 25, 2022, 4:00 a.m.