Everyone enjoys the festive time as this means it’s a time to unwind and relax with the family. This can be a great time to have a break from the workplace, de-stress, relax and re-evaluate. However this can bring worries too as it can be a constant battle of budgeting enough funds to get through the holiday and ensure that bills are still paid and food is still on the table.
IBIS World stated how in 2014 $2.9 billion was spent over the Easter period a 3.4% growth rate from 2013. With prices increasing, demand to keep up with social and economic trends when will Australians cut back on their spending and realise enough is enough.
Yes ok, an increase in consumer spending is great for businesses, the Easter period sees benefits to big brands such as Cadburys and Kelloggs as record spending of $191 million was spent on chocolate alone over the Easter period in 2014. Additionally increases in social events, dining out and travel is great for small and local businesses as they can seek the benefits too.
But what is Easter really all about? Easter traditionally was a time to celebrate new life it was a time where all the eggs were used up before Lent began and any eggs laid after were preserved for Easter. This is how the tradition of Lent began.
So Easter doesn't have to be a budget breaking costly holiday, take advantage of each other’s company, have all the family around and get them to BYO, go to the beach take a picnic and spend quality time with the family, take the kids to the park and enjoy the last of the summer weather. There’s plenty to see and do here in Adelaide, Easter doesn’t have to cost a bunny ear and a fluffy tail. Go somewhere and experience something you have never done before.