There
are a few things like the Easter eggs, bunnies and chocolates, which are
common to Easter celebrations all over the world. Yet, we can see a
glimpse of local traditions during the Easter festival in different
parts of the world. From north to south and east to west, we find a
tinge of local flavor in Easter celebrations in various countries. In
our write up about Easter celebrations around the globe, we are covering
some really interesting and fascinating activities on the occasion of
Easter in the U. S, Australia, Europe, Mexico and other nations.Easter in Europe
Like all other festivals and holidays, Easter is also celebrated in different fashions in different parts of the world. Many countries of Europe, celebrate Easter by lighting giant bonfires on hilltops and in churchyards on Easter Eve. These giant bonfires are sometimes called Judas fires, because effigies of Judas Iscariot are commonly burned in them.
Easter in England
Easter in England is celebrated by exchange of Easter Eggs and other gifts like clothes, chocolates or holidays packages. Easter bonnets or baskets are also made which have things like daffodils in them. Easter bonnet competitions are held and children go to these competitions to see whose bonnet is the best. As a part of the tradition the winner gets an Easter egg.
Easter in Germany
In Germany, Easter is called by the name of Ostern. Easter holidays for children last for about three weeks. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday are the days when people don't work at all. In Germany also there is tradition of huge bonfires on Easter Saturday evenings. These Easter fires are burnt as symbolize the end of winter and bad omen. This is very popular tradition and large numbers of people assemble to enjoy it.
Easter in Australia
Australia is the land of people belonging to a number of countries. Different people bring different traditions with them; it is because of this reason that Easter is celebrations take place in a variety of ways. Easter Sunday is the chief day of celebrations for the people. Church service is attended by the people and they take sweet fruit buns for breakfast. These buns, generally, have a cross on their top. Children exchange Easter eggs of different shapes and sizes are exchanged by children. They are made of chocolates, sugar etc. and some of them have little and attractive toys inside. Some chocolate eggs are also in the shape of mischievous looking rabbits.
Easter in Mexico
Semana Santa and Pascua (two separate observances) form a part of Easter celebrations in Mexico. Semana Santa stands for the whole of the Holy Week - Palm Sunday to Easter Saturday whereas the Pascua is the observance for the period from the Resurrection Sunday to the following Saturday.
Easter in Us
Easter is one of the most popular festivals across the United States. Even if Easter has a religious background, in the states it has assumed more of a secular character.
Easter other Parts
Easter is called Paques in France. The main celebration sets off on Good Friday with a somber note. To mourn the crucification of Christ, church bells are not rung for three days. On Easter morning the children hurry into the garden to watch the bells "Fly back from Rome".