for the first time ever, giant supermarkets in britain will reserve an easter egg that shows images of jesus on the packaging. independent cathedrals and retailers will also offer &39the real easter egg&39. the money raised through selling these eggs will go to two charities. however, until now, most of the supermarkets were uncertain if the faith egg should be offered as part of their range. in september 2010, the campaign to introduce the real easter egg to a bigger market began by the bishop of manchester. the archbishop of york as well as other church leaders then backed this campaign. campaigners requested churches and church schools to keep a direct mail order, and in the first few weeks, above 70,000 were snapped up. it is excellent news that, for the first time, people will be able to buy an easter egg from a shop which explains the implications of the festival on the box. through its fairtrade chocolate and the charitable donation, the egg brings to emphasize the easter themes of new life and hope. the rt revd, nigel mcculloch, bishop of manchester, says that it is possible that there will be a widespread support for the product from the belief community as well as with many others who are likely to be interested. source of information httpwww.itv.comnews20130304supermarketstostockeastereggwithjesusonthepackag…
