There are many different ways in which people celebrate Easter around the world.
In this video you will learn about some Easter traditions that I "bet you didn't know":
But... what do people do in other parts of the world?
Northern Europe
In diferent parts of Scandinavia children dress up, a bit like in Halloween, and ask for chocolates and treats out on the streets.
Also, Norwegians eat more than 20 million oranges on Easter weekend. The tradition is believed to have originated when oranges were only available during their late winter season. They were a harbinger of spring and brighter days to come.
Ukraine
One of the most well-known Ukrainian Easter traditions is the painting of beautiful eggs with intricate designs known as pysanka.
Another Ukranian tradition is throwing water over each other on Easter Monday. It's known as Wet Monday and it is popular in other countries like Poland too. It is a tradition connected to the baptism of a Polish prince hundreds of years ago.
Italy
Easter is a very important religious holiday in Italy but unlike Christmas, which is always a family affair, at Easter, Italians most often celebrate with friends.
Portugal
Almonds symbolize the egg, fertility and spring in Portugal. In accordance with ancient tradition, godparents give sugar-coated almonds to their godchildren at Easter.
Greece
In the Greek island of Corfu, old pots are thrown out of the windows on to the streets as an Easter Saturday morning tradition. It is thought the tradition was copied from the people of Venice, in Italy, who throw out their possessions.
France
In a small town in the south of France people gather every Easter Monday to share a massive omelette! Around 15,000 eggs are used and it is big enough to feed thousands of people. Legend has it that the French Emperor Napoleon liked an omelette he'd eaten there and wanted a huge one made for him and his army. From that a tradition was born.
Australia
In Australia there’s no Easter Bunny; instead, they have the Easter Bilby, a small, endangered rodent native to the country. But tradition prevails when it comes to hot cross buns, as in the USA and the UK, which show up in bakeries weeks before the holiday.
USA
Easter egg rolls are held on Easter Monday. It is such a popular tradition that it is even celebrated at the White House. Have a look at this video to learn more:
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