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Is Easter becoming more commercial?

Kelly Herdman,
Cranbourne

YES

“Maybe it’s so the shops can make more money.”Cheryl Buck,
Pakenham

YES

“As soon as Christmas is over there is Easter stuff in the shops. Some of my kids’ friends get presents for Easter. It’s a bit tragic really.”Bernard O’Brien,
Cranbourne North

YES

“Easter has lost all its meaning. It’s become all about the kids.”Alice Dang,
Endeavour Hills

YES

“People always think about buying more things and they don’t think about the spiritual side of it.”Scott Cassa,
Endeavour Hills

YES

“It hasn’t changed much, but sort of. It’s still as commercial as other years.”

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