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Easter Customs |
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Every celebration has got its own customs and traditions and Easter is no exception. Easter is a very grand occasion that is celebrated all over the world with immense happiness and merriment. People follow various customs that make the celebration even merrier. These customs have ancient roots and began
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during the ancient times. There are a variety of ways that the people enjoy celebrating Easter but the spirit with which it is celebrated remains the same through out. One of the most popular Easter customs followed is the lighting of candles.
The candles are put out in the churches on the Good Friday. This indicates that the light of Jesus has gone out and on Easter the candles are lit to show the return of Christ.
People also make use of Easter lilies to adorn their homes and other surroundings. The lilies are also placed in the churches.
Having an Easter feast would be incomplete without the lamb. One can find a lamb shaped cake adorned on the table in many homes during Easter. People take great delight in having a sumptuous feast.
A parade is organized in which people wear intricate dresses. This is one of the customs that is followed by the people especially in North America. A parade known as the Mardi Gras parade captures everyone's attention and begins in New Orleans.
Yet another famous custom that is followed during Easter is exchange and eating of delicious Easter eggs that are beautifully decorated. The eggs are also used in playing games and making crafts.
The common custom that is followed by the people is wearing new clothes and other accessories. This custom enlivens the real spirit of the celebration, as everyone looks stunningly attractive in his or her new attire.
Ringing of bells is another important custom the people follow. The bells are rung in churches to let everyone know that Jesus is alive.
The Easter baskets are filled with candies and other goodies for kids to come and gorge on them. It is Easter bunny that comes to fill them. This custom initially started in Germany and gradually spread to America and other parts. Custom has it that if the children were found to be good then the kids would find colored eggs laid in a nest by the bunny.
To know more about Easter log on the site Christmas Carnivals.
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