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riversedge

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Mon Apr 6, 2020, 04:56 PM Apr 2020

Easter Bunny and tooth fairy are 'essential workers,' New Zealand prime minister says [View all]

Source: usatoday




Governments around the world have shuttered businesses and asked workers who aren't considered "essential" to stay home because of the rapid spread of coronavirus.

Essential workers include doctors, nurses, grocery store clerks, ride-share drivers and police officers – and in New Zealand, the list just got longer. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was asked at a news briefing whether she had considered an exemption for the Easter Bunny, and Ardern confirmed she had.
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She noted that it may be more difficult for them to visit every home this year because they may be "potentially quite busy at home with their family."


Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/06/new-zealand-pm-says-easter-bunny-and-tooth-fairy-essential/2953971001/



I think this is National-International news--it is all about trying to make kids and families happy and giving them a sense of normalcy during these difficult times. maybe our president will get the message??



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Makes more sense than our "Red States" keeping churches open... wcmagumba Apr 2020 #1
my thought as I posted this--and in the US we are fighting over keeping churches open on riversedge Apr 2020 #2
I know I will be in the minority on this Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #3
That was actually my first thought too. But kids get a kick out of this stuff. flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #5
Yes, but I have also watched Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #10
Agree 100% on the religion point flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #18
I understand where you're coming from customerserviceguy Apr 2020 #6
I just find it unsettling to lie to people Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #12
I think kids should be encouraged to expand their imaginations as much as possible. LisaM Apr 2020 #7
I have zero problem with kids expanding their imagination Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #9
oh puleeeeease IcyPeas Apr 2020 #11
I don't see why you find it hard to believe Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #13
If they don't buy their children gifts after behaving badly.... RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #23
YOU HAVE TO START OUT LEARNING TO BELIEVE THE LITTLE LIES. sir pball Apr 2020 #19
Yes, I am a fan. Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #20
I just finished Hogfather last night... sir pball Apr 2020 #21
Pratchett's Death would be a welcome fellow Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #22
It's the little things, the little acts of kindness and humanity flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #4
Agreed BigOleDummy Apr 2020 #8
As my spouse puts it: tRump tied America's hands and pulled down our pants flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #17
She's great. Yeehah Apr 2020 #14
Omg how sweet! treestar Apr 2020 #15
Awwwwwww, that is sweet. Of course they are essential! How else am I going to get my niyad Apr 2020 #16
Suspended disbelief aka magic. Whatever it takes to keep magic alive. littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #24
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