Earth is lucky enough to have so many exciting cultures who celebrate holidays in their own unique traditions. Here is a spotlight on some that caught out eye!
Take a look.
Easter Witch (Sweden)
Similar to a mini Halloween, children dress up as colourful witches on the Thursday before Easter and go door to door wishing season’s greetings. They sometimes exchange hand-made cards and receive treats in return!
Photo: Ulf Lundin/imagebank.sweden.se
Giant Omelette (Spain)
Imagine a town of locals celebrating Easter by cooking a monster omelette with over 10,000 eggs. That’s exactly how they celebrate Easter in the town of Huesca, Spain. It dates back to the 19th century, when Napoleon Bonaparte and his army were passing through the town and stopped to eat. The locals had the idea of cooking one large omelette to feed them all, and since then it seems to have just stuck as a tradition!
Kite Flying (Bermuda)
On Good Friday, the people of Bermuda test their artistic talents by crafting homemade kites to send into the skies. This is meant symbolise Christ’s ascension into heaven. The kites are designed with beautifully bright colours and feature long tails to create an unforgettable spectacle for travellers, with the tradition dating back over one hundred years.
Flying Bells (France)
In France, they say that on Good Friday, all the church bells in the country fly to Rome to visit the Pope. To mark the special day, the bells are silenced and replaced with wooden rattles. Children are told that the bells will return on Easter Sunday with eggs and treats!
Scoppio Del Carro (Italy)
Scoppio Del Carro or “Explosion of the Cart” dates back to the 15th century, when a cart was filled with fireworks, flowers, and other decorations and paraded through the streets of Italy from the white oxen to the Piazza Del Duomo. During Easter Sunday Mass, the Archbishop of Florence lights a fuse, setting off a spectacular display of sound and colour.
The tradition is meant to represent the Holy Spirit descending on the city and bringing new life and prosperity. It attracts thousands of visitors every year.
From kite flying in Bermuda to exploding carts in Italy, Easter traditions are as diverse and colourful as the people who celebrate them. Easter is a time to come together and celebrate the joys of spring and renewal.
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