Easter is a great holiday celebrated by all the Christians in the world. Ash Wednesday and the Lent period are terms significant during the time of Easter. Ash Wednesday basically calls for the ending of all frivolity in many countries around the world while all the austerity ends on Easter Sunday. On this day you will see many people enjoying in parades, eating sweets and other feasts. It is a time enjoyed by both young and old. Easter traditions, although the basics remain the same, change from country to country. LetÂ’s take a closer look at how some of the countries celebrate these Easter traditions.
Easter traditions in Latin American countries such as Brazil, the carnivals and parties are known to be quite famous with preparation for it going on for months and months. These parties end on Ash Wednesday. Consumption of meat is also halted during the lent season.
Easter traditions in Germany are a bit different than the Brazilians. They have passion plays, theatrical plays that portray the last days of Jesus Christ. All Easter traditions cease on Easter Sunday. Most parts of the world have parades during this holy week.
When talking about the Easter traditions of the Ethiopians, they do not consume any animal products during lent. It is not only meat, but they also refrain from consuming dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese, etc. All countries including Germany and Ethiopia, the Easter traditions on Easter Sunday means that there are religious services carried out as well as family feasts. European children love to have sweets during this time. The Easter bunny is one such specialty.
Many countries have their own set of Easter traditions. Although the Easter bunny is a universal symbol, different countries have different ways when it comes to the appearance of the bunny and the way the sweets are delivered. For example, the American children expect the Easter bunny to work the same way as Santa Claus; to creep inside the home and leave their sweets. Easter traditions when it comes to the Easter bunny differs with the German and French children where they make the bunny a nest made out of twigs and leaves taken from their garden.
The Easter traditions in Europe are mostly linked to the pre-Christian traditions. Some of the Germans celebrate their Easter traditions by having an Easter fire. This is done by burning Christmas trees. It is quite similar to a bonfire.
