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We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
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The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
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We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
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So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

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Easter, Favourite Posts · April 5, 2015

When did Easter turn into Alice in Wonderland?

When I was a child Easter wasn’t really a big thing. I got a chocolate egg from my parents and my Grandparents bought me the latest Disney video – in the chunky purple case and with a free mug or cuddly toy. Roll forward 20+ years and Easter to me hasn’t really changed although I have two little people who make it magical – the Easter bunny comes and leaves a few foil covered eggs and mini rabbits around the garden for them to find and eat throughout the following days.

When did Easter turn into Alice in Wonderland?

I know, Easter is really a Christian celebration that stems from Jesus’ death and resurrection – just like Christmas is about Jesus’ birth. But, like many families, Easter to us is very much about hot cross buns, chocolate eggs and getting together as a family, enjoying the Bank Holidays and long weekend.

But this year I have noticed something completely different. This year Easter is apparently all about Alice in Wonderland.

We took the children to a local garden centre for afternoon tea with the Easter Bunny last week and the ‘Easter Bunny’ turned out to be the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, accompanied by Alice and the Mad Hatter. Dave and I both asked each other why it was Alice in Wonderland? What did that have to do with Easter?

When did Easter turn into Alice in Wonderland?

On Friday we went to Hever Castle for a family day out and took part in the Lindt Easter Trail. Part of the Easter celebrations were two Mad Hatter shows each day where the Mad Hatter stood and did magic tricks. The Mad Hatter was also walking around the grounds doing magic tricks for passing children throughout the day. Again, Dave and I asked each other what that had to do with Easter.

On Saturday I had to go to work for a few hours and our local town always has a great community spirit throughout the year. As I walked through the town to work I noticed that they had closed the High Street to have some Easter celebrations. So what celebrations were they having? An Easter Wonderland no less. Complete with a Alice in Wonderland themed area, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and White Rabbit.

Then tonight I turned the TV on and TOWIE pops up. How are the TOWIE characters celebrating Easter? They are having an Alice in Wonderland themed Easter Egg Hunt.

Is it just me or is this Easter sponsored by Alice in Wonderland? I know that Alice in Wonderland has a White Rabbit in it but that isn’t exactly the Easter Bunny. Why is everything Easter related this year turned into a rehash of the Lewis Carroll classic? Why not have a few Peter Rabbits around in little blue waistcoats? Or Thumper, Roger Rabbit, Bugs Bunny or Miffy? To be honest, if we’re looking for iconic rabbits, that are in no way related to Easter, we may as well throw in the Energizer Bunny or even the Playboy Bunny for good measure!

The only thing that Alice in Wonderland has in common with Easter is a rabbit. Why can a rabbit and Easter eggs not be enough, and why do we have to bring Alice in Wonderland into it? Next year I hope we can go back to basics, give kids chocolate eggs and have an Easter egg hunt and leave Alice in Wonderland where it should be – on the bookshelf.

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Comments

  1. Beth Twinderelmo says

    April 5, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    I’ve just watched Towie & said the same thing!!!

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  2. Pippa Ainsworth says

    April 5, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    How strange! I’ve not noticed it around here at all, perhaps some fashion people decided Easter was all about Alice for 2015, or they are reusing stuff from previous years?

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  3. Emma T says

    April 5, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Ha ha, I lol to the Energizer bunny!

    I’ve noticed a couple of people saying that their NT place did Alice in Wonderland. The one we went to was just bog standard Easter trail with animals. We’re off to Blenheim tomorrow, and for today and tomorrow they have Peter Rabbit appearing alongside the Easter Bunny. It does seem odd that things need to be excessively themed.

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  4. A Cornish Mum says

    April 6, 2015 at 12:11 am

    Think I can kind of solve the mystery! It’s the 150th anniversary of the creation of Alice in Wonderland this year, so I suspect Alice will be popping up for a while yet 😉 I only know as when I was researching a things to do in Cornwall post I discovered Land’s End had all sorts on to celebrate it this Easter.
    Stevie xx

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  5. Colette says

    April 6, 2015 at 1:01 am

    How very odd. Its certainly not something I’ve seen referenced up here!

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  6. Hannah Atkinson says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:04 am

    How odd! I think we’ve been pretty normal round here although I could be wrong. I agree though. Halloween has become such a big performance as well.

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  7. Jenni - Odd Socks and Lollipops says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:27 am

    This is really strange! We haven’t been anywhere specifically for an Easter thing so I haven’t noticed this. (I did have a good chuckle at the thought of Easter sponsored by the Playboy Bunny)

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  8. Lindsay @ Newcastle Family Life says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    oh i don’t get out much so i have never noticed but how strange . I have noticed that Easter seems to have turned into some kind of mini christmas this year though ,my facebook has been full of people posting photos off all the gifts they have brought there children, not just eggs but clothes and toys and all sorts. Crazy. Mine got a few chocolate eggs and an outfit off us x

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