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Easter Traditions |
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Easter is celebrated with great joy and fervor all over the world. Easter, which is a Christian festival, comes during the end of the winter season when people are all geared up to welcome the spring season. There are various customs and traditions that are an essential part of the fiesta. The Easter eggs, bunny and
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baskets are a significant part of the grand celebration and are used extensively to enhance the cheerful spirits. Germany was the first country to make use of the Easter bunny as a symbol on Easter. It was in Germany that the first Easter bunnies were made.
Gradually rabbits also began to be revered during Easter. Various countries had their own beliefs in revering the rabbit. While the Asian and Eurasian cultures revered it as a sacred messenger of the divine the Chinese believed it to be a creature of the moon. The tradition spread throughout and lately it is believed that the hare is the bringer of new life every spring.
The first celebration of Easter by the Christians incorporated the exchange of eggs during springtime. Most of the people believed the Easter eggs to be a sign of rebirth. The Easter eggs were either wrapped in a gold leaf or boiled with the leaves of flowers. The use of Easter eggs is made use of even to this day and is regarded as an essential part of the celebration. The Easter eggs are symbolic of a new life and fruitfulness. Eggs are also used in playing games and making crafts, thereby making the grand Easter celebration complete.
Yet another tradition is sending across lovely Easter cards to family and friends. The cards can be personalized by writing a message that will truly express your feelings. The cards are of various types like the Easter eggs; bunnies and other things that are symbolic of the Easter celebration are drawn to make it look more attractive.
Every occasion has got its own special recipes and Easter is no exception. There are various traditional recipes that are eaten on Easter. Some of them include the Simnel cake, hot cross buns, Easter eggs and the like. Of these the Easter eggs are the most important. Chocolates and candies are yet other recipes that are enjoyed by everyone.
Apart from all these traditions there is a traditional Easter parade that is organized. The people dress up in their most elegant attires to be a part of the parade. Most of these Easter traditions are followed even to this day. Stay tuned to Christmas Carnivals.com for more on Easter traditions.
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