Easter Around The World
In our part of the world, hunting for colored eggs is an Easter tradition. In other parts of the world…
• Easter Kite Flying, Bermuda: On Good Friday, Bermudians create and fly colorful, handmade kites to symbolize Christ’s ascension to heaven.
• Egg Tapping, United Kingdom: A popular Easter game in the UK, where participants tap the tips of their hard-boiled eggs against each other, attempting to crack their opponent’s egg without damaging their own.
• Scoppio del Carro, Italy: In Florence, the “Explosion of the Cart” is a centuries-old tradition in which a decorated cart is filled with fireworks and set off in front of the city’s cathedral to ensure a good harvest.
• Easter Tree, Germany: In Germany, people decorate trees and bushes with colorfully painted eggs, creating a festive and vibrant Easter display known as Ostereierbaum.
• Watering, Hungary: Known as “locsolkodás,” this Hungarian tradition involves young men playfully sprinkling water or perfume on women to ensure their fertility and beauty.
• Haux Omelette, France: In the town of Haux, a giant omelette made with thousands of eggs is prepared in the main square, serving the entire community as part of the Easter celebration.
• Pot Throwing, Greece: On Holy Saturday in Corfu, residents throw clay pots filled with water out of their windows, symbolizing the victory of life over death and the welcoming of new beginnings.
