The custom of giving candy and chocolate for Easter first appeared during what historic age?

A. Victorian Age

B. Bronze Age

C. Iron Age

D. Middle Ages

The correct answer is option A. "Victorian Age".

Explanation:

The association of eggs with Easter dates before Victorian Age, because traditionally eggs are associated with rebirth. However, the custom of giving candy and chocolate during Easter appeared in Victorian Age when new technology allowed manufacturers to create hollow sculptures made of chocolate, allowing for the creation of egg shape chocolates.

A. Victorian Age

Explanation:

The custom of giving candy started in Europe in the late 1800's, which was during the Victorian Age. It slowly worked its way over to the US. By 1950, the first Peep, a popular Easter candy, was made and sold. From there, candy sales took off making it the second highest candy selling time of year behind Halloween.