Easter around the world
Published on Nov 23, 2015
No Description
MORE DECKS TO EXPLORE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
In the Estonian folk calendar Easter is celebrated not only as a great church holiday but also as a spring holiday to welcome the arrival of the lighter and warmer season.
Photo by thisisbossi
And although chocolate eggs and bright-coloured feathers have found their way into Estonian family traditions, many of the old customs are being kept alive, too.
Photo by bijoubaby
Easter traditions
- growing grass in pots
- “egg knocking” competition
- painting eggs with onion outer skin
Photo by thebittenword.com
Easter in Russia is one of the most important Russian holidays. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Easter according to the Orthodox calendar, and it can occur in April or May.
Photo by И. Максим
The Russian Easter egg tradition dates back to pre-Christian times when people saw eggs as fertility symbols and as devices of protection.
Photo by cheeses
Christian Easter feast lasts seven days and is called the Holy Week or Sedmitsa.
Photo by Jane Vlasova
Russians celebrate Easter with an Easter meal. Russian Easter foods include kulich (Russian Easter bread), paskha (a dish made from cheese and other ingredients, eggs, and other foods.
Photo by paukrus
