Easter

Discover Easter's rich traditions! Explore history, customs, and global celebrations.

Here is a short text about Easter. Fill in the gaps. Easter is the most important festival in the Christian church year. It begins with Good Friday. The Romans killed Jesus Christ in Jerusalem about two thousand years ago. Christians believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion.People like to bring home a container of Easter water to be used at home for family blessings on persons, house, etc.Traditional food is Roast lamb for dinner on Easter Day.Why is Easter on a different day each year? This is because Easter Sunday is the Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring (21 March).Easter eggs, Easter rabbit (Easter Bunny) and sending Easter cards are tradition not only in Britain. The cards are often in green or yellow or show baby animals, because lots of animals are born in spring. This tradition goes back to the 19th century.For Christians Easter Sunday is the high point of the year. They celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Watch this video, and learn some new facts about Easter. 1. What do the Christians celebrate at Easter? Crucifixion Birth Resurrection 2. Besides being a religious festival, it is also known for all that candy Easter Bunny colorful decorated eggs 3. When was the first recorded celebration of Easter? 3rd century 5th century 2nd century 4. Early Christians have adopted the festival from a pagan festival celebrating ... Eostre Oestre Esther 5. What are rabbits ancient symbols of? fertility and life health and happiness love and children 6. Who brought a symbol of rabbit to America? Dutch immigrants German immigrants French immigrants 7. Which other animals are associated with the holiday? stork cuckoo fox 8. Eggs became very popular because they were forbbiden during the Lent they were very delicious they were a symbol of the faith 9. One of the most lavish easter tradition comes from Russia Poland Moldavia 10. When were jelly beans invented? 19th century 18th century 17th century Learn something about Eastern traditions around the world WHICH COUNTRY HAS THE RITUAL?1. Giant omelet Greece Italy France 2. Pot throwing Norway Greece Spain 3. Easter bilbies Australia Hungary Czech 4. Sprinkling perfumed water on girls Poland Hungary Czech 5. Death dance Greece Israel Spain 6. Easter thriller Norway Finland USA 7. "Urbi et Orbi" France Vatican Spain 8. The explosion of the cart France Italy Greece And finally find out something about the most famous eggs in the world: Faberge Eggs. Write down at least 5 interesting facts about Faberge Eggs. Find the picture of the most beautiful Faberge egg on the internet and upload the picture here!! Write a short essay about Easter in your family (traditions, decorations, food...). Happy Easter!!!