Easter is majorly celebrated by Christians across the world. It is the day when Jesus resurrected from the dead. It occurs on the third day after Good Friday. Jesus was crucified on a Friday and that day is known as Good Friday. His resurrection happened on the following Sunday, which is also known as Easter Sunday.
People mainly celebrate Easter with church services, lavish family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving.
Easter occurs in the Spring season, which is when nature also changes and renews. Thus, the importance of Easter gifts is that it symbolises renewal.
Easter customs around the world vary. Let’s take a look at the vivid ways of Easter celebration around the world.
United States of America
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In the USA, people celebrate Easter in a religious and secular manner just like Christmas. The church services are combined with visits from the Easter bunny and hunting of candy-filled Easter eggs. On religious aspect, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC, National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans is famous for having packed pews and extravagant vigils on this day. The vivacious Easter Parade here catches the eyes of people. In the White House, there is a special tradition of Easter Egg Roll too. Also, people exchange Easter gifts in the USA.
United Kingdom
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The Easter celebration and traditions in the UK are more or less the same as the USA. Along with church services, there is Easter egg hunt, Easter Egg Roll, and exchange of Easter gifts in the UK. People roll hard-boiled, coloured, and decorated eggs down the green grass. The one whose egg rolls the farthest is the winner. The whole society or family gathers to enjoy these games and enjoy a delicious lunch together that includes hot cross buns, lamb roast, and Simnel cake.
Italy
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It is a country with deep-rooted religious beliefs. Italy is also historically significant when it comes to Christianity. Therefore, you will find a widespread excitement among people here. The most notable celebration takes place in Sicily. People in San Biagio Platani decorate the main streets with magnanimous archways, bell towers, domes, and many other structures. They use naturally available things like bread, fennel, asparagus, willow, bay leaf, etc. to make them.
Australia
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People celebrate Easter during the autumn time in Australia after the closure of schools. In most parts of Australia, the weather is soothing and that pushes people to celebrate Easter outdoors. The Easter holiday here lasts for four days. It starts with Good Friday and on this day they involve themselves with church services and avoid meat as they mourn. The Easter Monday sees a large and lavish family mean comprising of roasted lamb, chicken, and vegetables. In Australia, people replace the iconic Easter bunny with Easter bilby. Bilby is a small rodent and that is an endangered animal here. People raise awareness about it on this occasion. Many charitable and cultural organisations have Pancake Day to mark the beginning of a long Easter weekend.
You can explore a wide range of Easter gifts in Australia from online gifting stores.
Poland
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People prepare Easter baskets or Easter gift baskets a day before Easter. The components are sausages, coloured eggs, bread, along with other essential food items. In the polish culture, Lent is not over until a priest blesses this basket. A day after Easter, people follow the main exciting traditions of the festival. Young boys try to target the girls with water guns, buckets of water, etc. and wet them. It is believed that the girl who gets completely wet will get married in a year.
India
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Hardly 2.5% of the Indian population is Christian but that doesn’t limit them from an extravagant celebration. Most of the Christian population resides in Goa and North-eastern states. They engage in carnivals, street plays, musical concerts, and dance programs. As Easter gifts in India, people exchange flowers, chocolates, and colourful lanterns.
