But people should swap their annual Easter egg roll for a potato roll, woke experts say. Campaigners from PETA argue eggs come from 'tormented hens who live miserable lives' and that Easter celebrations should be modernised. One of the oldest events in the UK is the annual easter egg roll that has been held in Preston, Lancashire, since at least 1867. In the letter to Preston Council's events team, Ms Allen said: 'We're writing with a request: switch eggs for potatoes for your annual Easter rolling contest. The campaigners argue that even 'free–range' or 'organic' egg farms restrict chickens' natural behaviour like foraging, exploring, taking dust baths and roosting.

Source: Daily Mail March 28, 2026 18:57 UTC