📌 Did you know?

👉 Easter Around the World: Easter is celebrated in various ways around the world, with unique traditions and customs in different countries. For example, in Greece, it’s customary to smash red-dyed eggs together in a game called “tsougrisma,” while in Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door-to-door exchanging drawings for treats.

👉 Easter Lamb: In many cultures, lamb is a traditional Easter dish, symbolizing Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb of God. Roast lamb is a common centerpiece for Easter meals, especially in Mediterranean and Eastern European cuisines.

👉 Easter Vigil: In the Christian tradition, the Easter Vigil is held on the evening before Easter Sunday. It is the first celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus and includes the lighting of the Paschal candle and the proclamation of the Easter Gospel.

👉 Easter’s Moveable Date: Unlike Christmas, which is celebrated on the same date every year, Easter’s date changes annually. It falls on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox, which can occur between March 22 and April 25.

👉 Easter Bonnets: Wearing elaborate hats or bonnets during Easter parades became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These bonnets were often adorned with flowers, ribbons, and other decorations.