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Why Easter is Celebrated
Easter is celebrated as the religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God.
Via Crucis on Good Friday
Good Friday, the anniversary of Jesus Christ's death, is traditionally observed in solemn three-hour services in darkened churches hung with funeral palls.
Easter Trivia
In medieval times a festival of egg throwing was held in church, during which the priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choirboys. It was then tossed from one choirboy to the next and...
Easter Eggs
Easter eggs are painted with bright colours and designs which are symbolic of the coming of spring. These eggs are given away as gifts, sometimes even between lovers in the same way as Valentine gifts.
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Party With Eggs
The celebrations on Easter are dominated by eggs. Egg chocolates, egg gifts and of course egg parties! Here are a few ideas to throw a smashing egg party for your children. The kids are sure to love it.
The Holy Week
From Lent, the period of fasting, to Easter, the day of celebrations, many important days are observed. Here's a guide that will help you with the Christian terminology and tell you the importance of each day.
Traditional Symbols
Eggs, bunny and lilies are the prominent symbols of Easter. Find out about their origin and significance. The tradition of exchanging eggs goes back to spring festival of the pre-Christian world.
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