Easter traditions (also known as Paschal traditions) are customs and practices that are followed in various cultures and communities around the world...

the Bible, as well, the term Easter was used to translate Passover. Easter traditions vary across the Christian world, and include sunrise services or late-night...

with their contents being consumed at the feast after the service. Traditions for Easter in Eastern European countries often includes blessing of baskets...

resurrection of Jesus. As such, Easter eggs are commonly used during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). The oldest tradition, which continues to be used...

The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit—sometimes dressed with...

the one dedicated to Saint Anacletus. In Italy, there are many traditions related to Easter (Italian: Pasqua). In Versilia, as a sign of forgiveness, but...

tomb. Additional Eastertide traditions include egg hunting, eating special Easter foods and watching Easter parades. The Easter lily, a symbol of the resurrection...

: 30 : 111 : 309  Associated with it are many specific customs and traditions. Easter has been celebrated in Poland since the country's Christianization...

Hungary, the Easter whip is used as part of a tradition where boys are splashed with water and girls whipped with a decorated willow branch on Easter Monday...

of Easter is associated with various Easter customs and foodways (food traditions that vary regionally). Preparing, coloring, and decorating Easter eggs...

Egg rolling, or an Easter egg roll is a traditional game played with eggs at Easter. Different nations have different versions of the game, usually played...

and the eggs? Easter traditions explained". CBS News. Retrieved 20 April 2014. Hunt, Scott (15 March 2016). "What's Up with Eggs and Easter?". St. George's...

is a celebration held on Easter Monday across Central Europe, and in small parts of Eastern and Southern Europe. The tradition is widely associated with...

A German tradition of decorating trees and bushes with Easter eggs is known as the Ostereierbaum, or Easter egg tree. A notable example is the Saalfelder...

An Easter seal is a form of charity label issued to raise funds for charitable purposes. They are issued by the Easterseals charity in the United States...

Easter Island (Spanish: Isla de Pascua [ˈisla ðe ˈpaskwa]; Rapa Nui: Rapa Nui) is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific...

Easter fires, also called Paschal fires, are typically bonfires lit at Easter as part of liturgical and cultural celebrations. Used in solemn Roman Catholic...

Polish Easter Eggs Polish Traditions and Customs Making Sorbian Easter Eggs Rusyn Easter Eggs from Eastern Slovakia Ukrainian Easter Traditions and Customs...

An Easter bonnet is any new or fancy hat worn by women as a Christian headcovering on Easter. It represents the tail end of a tradition of wearing new...

Pasqua (Italian: [koˈlomba di ˈpaskwa]) (lit. 'Easter dove') is an Italian traditional Easter bread, the Easter counterpart of the two well-known Italian Christmas...

typical of the Roman cuisine. It is consumed throughout central Italy as an Easter and Christmas dish. Abbacchio is a product protected by the European Union...

The Easter Bilby is an Australian alternative to the Easter Bunny and chocolate bunnies. Bilbies are native Australian marsupials that are endangered...

Lazarákia (Greek: Λαζαράκια, "Little Lazaruses") are small, sweet spice breads made in Greece and Cyprus by Orthodox Christians on Lazarus Saturday, the...

celebration of the Easter Vigil service on Holy Saturday, which provides a transition to the season of Eastertide; in the Moravian Christian tradition, graves are...

are no widespread festivities or traditions for the "Second Easter Day" ("Tweede Paasdag"). In the United States, Easter Monday is not a federal holiday...

corner. Pussy willow also plays a prominent role in Polish Dyngus Day (Easter Monday) observances, continued also among Polish-Americans, especially in...

Methodist tradition may observe the Easter Vigil or hold a sunrise service. In Eastern Orthodox churches, Oriental Orthodox churches, and other traditions of...

Australian culture, from rural traditions to modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for attendees. Every Easter, the country and city join together...

Easter cakes (breads) are cakes prepared and served during the Easter season. Sharing a cake with family for Easter is an Easter tradition in many denominations...

Easter witches (Swedish: påskkärring, 'easter hag', 'easter witch', Finland Swedish: påskhäxa, 'easter witch', Finnish: trulli, 'trulli') is an old Swedish...