Most of us are still making our way through the mountains of chocolate we received at Christmas, but that hasn't stopped supermarkets displaying Easter eggs for sale - already . <\/p>\n
These Easter treats have been spotted at the Iceland store in Plymstock. And they're not the only store to jump the gun and move swiftly past the festivities.<\/p>\n
For most retailers it's never too early to get an order of Easter eggs in and put them on sale - though Easter is still more than four months away. You heard that correctly.<\/p>\n
Co-op has already started selling Easter eggs and in stores in Cornwall.<\/p>\n
It's a similar story at a Co-op store in Hull, which has led anger on social media.<\/p>\n
One person posted: \"Would you believe it. Co-op selling Easter eggs already!\"<\/p>\n
Another social media user also said: \"What is wrong with all retail companies? Please let us enjoy Christmas, I think it is GREED with them.\"<\/p>\n
With many people still trying to burn off those Christmas calories then it would seen unlikely that these eggs will be in high demand.<\/p>\n
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However, it seems discount store B&M also failed to get the memo and was also offering Easter chocolates in December.<\/p>\n
One confused shopper spotted Cadbury's Mini Eggs, Galaxy Enchanted Eggs and Kit Kat chocolate bunnies on sale in B&M's Sealand Road branch in Chester, as first reported on Cheshire Live.<\/p>\n
But B&M isn't the only retailer selling Easter essentials already, with hot cross buns available at Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury's.<\/p>\n
This year Easter Sunday falls on April 12. <\/p>\n
Easter can be any time between March 22 and April 25. Good Friday is April 10, and the Easter Monday bank holiday is on April 13.<\/p>\n
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