Easter basket, vigil at the service of the church, moving sea of candles and cheering words "Christ is risen!" This marks a bright Easter holiday here, in Ukraine. What celebrate Easter in other countries? If you are interested, we offer to go on an exciting journey with us.
GREECE. The inhabitants of this country, from which we received Orthodoxy, also go to the night a festive service in the church. But at midnight, congratulate each other not with the words "Christ is Risen" and "Christos Anesti" that basically represents the same thing. By the way, if you'd be interested: in many Ukrainian churches at Easter you can hear the Eid prayer on the... Greek.
Festive table: dyed red eggs, soup magritsa and roasted lamb on a spit.
POLAND. Our nearest neighbors celebrate two days: the first, of course, in the church service and a festive meal. A second Poles usually poured water on each other, wishing health and success. Incidentally, this custom still exists in some regions of Ukraine, we called it "watering ponedіlok".
Festive table: Easter, sausages, meat, Krashenki and horseradish.
GREAT BRITAIN. Easter holidays are particularly fond of children in England. Indeed, in this period, schools are closed for 2 weeks. And you can not just go with the Easter service at the parents, but also to participate in the search for chocolate eggs that adult hiding in the garden. The fact that England is not accepted to paint eggs, they are replaced chocolate souvenirs.
Festive table: a traditional dish from the British in this day is a cake that is baked with fruit, raisins, candied fruits, almonds.
FRANCE. In this country, as well as in England, the children hunting for chocolate eggs. And parents on Easter church service in addition to also take part in a fishing competition... raw eggs.
Festive table: French, even at Easter can not do without a large cheese plate. And also on the feast preparing baked lamb.
ITALY. Temperamental Italians on Easter holidays usually arrange processions, with the figure of Jesus Christ, and palm branches.
Festive table: roasted lamb, cheese cake, painted eggs and Neapolitan pie.
GERMANY. Easter markets and decoration of houses, streets with Easter eggs - is a sign of approaching Easter in Germany. There is also made for a holiday to give chocolate rabbits.
Festive table: roasted lamb or mutton, as prepared cake. And by all means should be Easter cake in the form of "spit".
