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Easter is a religious holiday celebrated by people of the Christian faith. It is also known as the movable feast because its dates keep changing from year to year within the Gregorian Calendar depending on the full moon and spring equinox. This year’s Good Friday will be on 15th April, while the date for Easter Sunday will be on 17th April. The main difference between these two holy days is that on Good Friday, Jesus was crucified on the cross and was resurrected on Easter Sunday.
The early Christians started celebrating this annual festival to mark the coming back to life of the son of God. The observance of Easter celebrates the defeat of death and the hope of salvation.
Six fun Easter traditions from around the world
If you have always celebrated Easter in the same way since you were born, it can be hard imagining that people somewhere else celebrate it differently. You would be shocked to learn that different people celebrate Easter differently worldwide. Knowing how people in other places celebrate Easter is a good way to learn and understand other cultures.
Here are some of the unique Easter traditions from different parts of the globe:
Making giant omelets
If you’re in the southern French town of Haux on Easter Monday, bring a fork to eat this giant omelet made by the residents using 15,000 eggs. The omelet is served in the town’s main square and can feed up to 1,000 people.
Kite flying
People (locals and visitors alike) on the beautiful British island of Bermuda fly homemade kites on Good Friday. Go to Horseshoe beach and bring a brightly-colored kite with bold geometric designs if you’re looking to participate. Most kites are hexagonal and octagonal.
Making a spiritual fire
Easter fires are a common tradition in Croatia. The villagers gather around the fire, symbolizing Christ, to sing songs that celebrate the season. The fire is prepared by cutting stone on stone.
Putting on costumes
Young children in Sweden and Finland dress up as Easter witches and wear old clothes. They then walk around the neighborhood trading their artwork for candy, just like how it’s done during Halloween.
Making Bonnets
Easter bonnet parades occur in the UK, the US, and Australia. The kids build and decorate their bonnets with flowers, bunny ears, chickens, eggs, or chocolate. The competition on creativity can get pretty heated.
Decorating Easter trees with tobacco
This tradition is common in Papua New Guinea. The trees and branches that are right outside churches get decorated with packs of cigarettes and tobacco. These are then given to the congregates after the church service on Easter Sunday.
Three Ways to Celebrate Easter in Hong Kong
There is so much to do in Hong Kong during Easter. You can either go out or spend the Easter season indoors relaxing with friends and family. However way you decide to spend your Easter, we have some suggestions on how you can celebrate in Hong Kong:
Easter egg hunt
You can never get bored, especially if you have kids around during Easter. Add a little variation to your egg hunting by turning it into a treasure hunt. Provide the team with written clues to help them find the Easter eggs. The final egg can reveal a treasure of your choice.
Eating chocolates at home
This is for those with a sweet tooth! The Easter chocolates could come in the form of milk chocolate eggs or marshmallow bunnies. You can either make them at home or buy them in candy shops in Hong Kong.
Easter hamper shopping
From eating chocolates to pampering your loved ones with irresistible gift hampers! If you’re unsure about what to get, you can try out our custom-made hampers that will melt the stresses of life away. Here are some of our recommendations:
This stunning hamper is filled with different types of sweets and chocolates. Sharing this fantastic hamper with your loved ones is a great way to spread the Easter cheer with your loved ones.
This hamper by Mr. Simms contains just the perfect delights for Easter. If you or your loved ones have a passion for Easter chocolate eggs, you need to place an order for this hamper and share it with them.
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