Easter
It's springtime! And it's all about life renewing itself - eggs hatching, rabbits being born, flowers budding... So why on earth it's celebrated by painting hard boiled eggs and rolling them down the hillside is anybody's guess. We recommend replacing the egg with a painted avocado - they make much better dinosaurs and wrinkly green grown ups!
Easter eggs of the chocolate variety are almost always made from milk chocolate. But don't worry, there are a couple of vegan ones available. Lifestyle Healthcare make Whizzers Speckled Eggs - these are little tiny candy-coated dairy-free chocolate eggs that are available all year round! For details of slightly larger chocolate easter eggs check out the Animal Free Shopper.
The other main Easter food is hot cross buns. These can be glazed with egg or shellac and this won't always be on the ingredients list, so do be careful. However, it's not difficult to find a vegan brand, and most supermarkets sell vegan varieties. Have a look at the Animal Free Shopper - you'll find plenty to choose from.