Easter Around the World

Easter is a very popular festivity in many western countries and it's generally associated with chocolate eggs and rabbits. Let's have a look
at the different ways people celebrate Easter in Europe, Africa, Israel
and Iraq, their food, decorations, parades and much more.

It is the tradition in USA to conduct parades where people flaunt their costumes and bonnets.

According to Bede, the English word Easter comes from the AngloSaxon word for April.

Easter decorations in Germany

The Eastern Church insists that Easter must follow the Jewish celebration of Passover in any given year.

The Chinese believed in the sacredness of eggs and gave them as gifts during joyful celebrations.

Easter and Iraq’s Christian minority

In Africa, Easter is celebrated as a main function of the Christian communities.

France, regarded the sacred cradle of Christianity, celebrates Easter with fanfare and vigor.

On Palm Sunday, people go to mass in the morning. Children carry palm leaves to be blessed by the priest.

Buona Pasqua - The History and Tradition Of Easter In Italy

The Swedish for Happy Easter is GLAD PÅSK!

You'll be moved by the ceremonies and the way life begins again on Easter Sunday!

Easter celebration in Israel assumes significance because a number of Christian rituals have roots in Jewish traditions.

So if you love to experience other cultures, here you have some ideas to celebrate Easter in a different way this year.