Well, today , journey with me. EASTER SUNDAY AROUND THE WORLD!
What do people do?
Many churches hold special services on Easter Sunday, which celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion. Many people also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs that can be eaten later, but may also be model eggs made of plastic, chocolate, candy or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg hunts. Eggs of some form are hidden, supposedly by a rabbit or hare. People, especially children, then search for them. In some areas, Easter egg hunts are a popular way for local businesses to promote themselves or may even be organized by churches.
Other events are organized by people you would not know about! We a;; have our own way of observing EASTER!
Other events are organized by people you would not know about! We a;; have our own way of observing EASTER!
OUR TWO TWIN GRANDAUGHTERS AT THE BRAMBLELTON EASTER EGG HUMT-PETTING ZOO!
CASSIDY & TAYLOR
TAYLOR FINDS HER FIRST EASTER EGG EVER!
SHE IS EXCITED & POINTS TO THE EGG
AFTER THE EGG HUNT-BACK TO THE PETTING ZOO-THIS IS HOW OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATED
PRE EASTER DAY-W
ITH EASTER EGG HUNTS FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF CHILDREN.
ITH EASTER EGG HUNTS FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF CHILDREN.
Many Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar, which often differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period often occurs later than the Easter period that falls around the time of the March equinox.
The main religious holiday for Russian people is Orthodox Easter. Easter is celebrated in late March or early April. The date of Easter varies from year to year, and moreover, Russian Orthodox Easter is usually celebrated AFTER American Catholic one. To be on the safe side, it is better to check the exact Easter date. You can do it by referring to the article below. There you will find Easter dates for the next 5 years. So why does Russian Easter go after American one? The question is very difficult, and the answer would be really complicated to read. I'll just say that it is connected with It’s Julian vs. Gregorian calendar, as well as with different interpretation of certain religious dates by Catholic and Orthodox Churches. There are some other things, but I do not think they all should be mentioned here. Easter is very important for Russians. A lot of traditional celebration goes on in churches, plenty of people attend the services. Some people are very religious, and this holiday is full of sacred meaning to them. Others pay tribute to their Orthodox upbringing, and dye eggs and cook special food due to the tradition. Easter is not an official holiday, however. It is always celebrated on Sunday, but people do not have a day-off on some other day of the week, unfortunately.
PICTURES FROM RUSSIA
BEAUTIFUL
I can't read russian-but a picture is 1000 words!
I love this picture -It makes you want to be there-and it looks so friendly to me.
OUR TOUR OF RUSSIA-FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE-A LITTLE BIT OF EASTER!
Easter Day in Germany
Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag) in Germany annually celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion on Good Friday, according to the Christian Bible. People mark the day by attending special church services, giving gifts and sharing festive meals with family members
What do people do?
Many people attend a special church service on Easter Sunday. The church services generally have a celebratory mood and churches are decorated with a range of spring flowers. Some communities hold an Easter breakfast or lunch after the church service.
Many people prepare a festive breakfast, lunch or evening meal on Easter Sunday. Popular treats are:
- Fried, scrambled or boiled eggs.
- Roast lamb.
- Lamb stew.
- Rich loaves of sweet bread decorated with frosting and candy eggs.
- Cookies shaped like chicks, eggs or lambs.
- Butter in the shape of a lamb.
- Cakes baked in the shape of a hare or lamb.
- Various salads.
Many people give and receive Easter eggs and Easter hares on Easter Sunday. Children are often told that the Easter hare brings and hides Easter eggs. Many families, communities and businesses organize Easter egg hunts occur on Easter Sunday or Easter Monday. Many Easter eggs are made of chocolate or candy. Boiled eggs are painted or dyed with food coloring and decorative eggs are made of plastic, fabric or wood.
People in some areas of Germany, particularly in northern parts, light Easter fires late in the evening of Holy Saturday. Some people stay up all night. They keep the Easter fires burning all night until dawn on Easter Sunday.
Fountain decroated
PICTURES FROM EASTER IN GERMANY
AND SO OUR TOUR OF GERMANY COMES TO AN END-ONE MORE PICTURE.
Archaeologists have found evidence of prehistoric human habitation in Taiwan dating back 12,000 to 15,000 years, but it is uncertain who these early inhabitants were or whether they came by land bridge from what is now southeastern regions of mainland China or by boat from other Pacific islands—or both. The people of Taiwan are divided into two major ethnic groups: Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) peoples whose ancestors have inhabited the island for millennia; and Han groups whose ancestors first started arriving from the Chinese mainland in the 1600s.
AFEW PICTURES FROM TAIWAN
From the land down under-AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY
Each year, as Easter swings around, children's thoughts turn to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. For the young ones, it's a time for fun rides and Easter showbag goodies. But really it's an event that many grownups also enjoy, with car racing, woodchopping contests, horseback shows, farm animals and interesting agricultural displays.
FRUIT DISPLAY!
YES PIGS DO FLY!
THEIR VERSION OF THE EASTER BUNNY!
OBOY-EASTER CANDY! I'M BEGINNINY TO LOVE THE LAND DOWN UNDER! LOL-LOL-LOL
THE WORLD ALL OVER-EVERYONE LOVES EASTER EGGS!
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE-THIS PICTURE SAYS IT ALL.
AND NOW OUR TOUR OF THE LAND DOWN UNDER ENDS WITH ONE FINAL PICTURE.
A RURAL SETTING-DAY BREAK OF A NEW DAY- HE HAS RISEN-HE SHALL COME AGAIN-PEACE BE WITH YOU.
JAPAN-THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
The Tokyo Disney Easter Wonderland 2012
WHILE JAPAN IS NOT A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY-IT IS CELBRATED IN SMALL POCKETS>
MAINLY AT DISNEY IN JAPAN
AS WE FINISH WITH JAPAN-HERE IS A PICTURE WORTH SEEING-ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
AS I FINISH UP WITH MY LITTLE TOUR OF THE WORLD-I WANT TO WISH EVERYONE OF YOU A HAPPY EASTER-AND MAY WE HAVE PEACE ON EARTH- I WILL LEAVE YOU WITH A PICTURE THAT SAYS IT ALL- THE INNOCENTS SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH-HAPPY EASTER FROM US TO YOU!
HAPPY EASTER
THE INNOCENTS
WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS
HAPPY EASTER 2012
There you will find Easter dates for the next 5 years. So why does Russian Easter go after American one? easter egg hunt 2014
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