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EASTER
ORIGIN
The Easter holiday has an ancient Christian origin and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its roots can be traced back to the Jewish holiday of Passover, which symbolizes the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Christians consider Easter the most important holiday because it reflects Jesus' victory over death and the promise of eternal life.
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SYMBOLS
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- Eggs: They symbolize new life and resurrection.
- Rabbits: These are symbols of fertility and spring.
- Paska: Traditional bread representing the body of Christ.
- Kulich: Another type of festive bread, popular in Orthodox countries.
- Storks: In some cultures, they are also associated with Easter, as a symbol of spring and new life.
- Lamps: They represent the light of Christ that penetrates the darkness.
- Spring flowers: Tulips, daffodils and other flowers symbolize the rebirth of nature after winter.
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TRADITIONS
In Great Britain, Easter traditions include:
- Easter eggs: As in many other countries, in Great Britain Easter eggs are one of the main symbols of the holiday. They are painted, painted and decorated in various ways.
- Easter Bunny: Rabbits are also a popular symbol of Easter in the UK, as they are in other countries. Usually, children believe that the Easter bunny brings them eggs.
- Easter traditions: Great Britain has its own Easter traditions, such as Easter walks, finding Easter eggs in a garden or park, and eating traditional foods such as paska and fried eggs.
- Easter Fairs and Festivals: Some cities host Easter fairs and festivals with a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including exhibitions, fairs, workshops and games.
The tradition of finding chocolate eggs during Easter is popular in many countries, including the UK. This tradition is usually associated with celebrating Easter with children. Parents or event organizers hide chocolate eggs in the garden, park or house, and then the children search for them. It adds an exploratory and fun aspect to the holiday, making Easter exciting and memorable for children.
FOOD
In Great Britain, traditional Easter meals may include:
- Simnel Cake: This is a festive cookie that consists of fruit, sugar and spices and has an almond or marzipan top layer.
- Chocolate Eggs: As in many other countries, chocolate eggs are a popular Easter treat in the UK.
- Roast lamb dishes: Lamb can be prepared in the form of roast, pastilla or other dishes, since the ram is a symbol of Easter.
- Fried Eggs: Fried eggs are often served for breakfast or as part of an Easter dinner.
- Easter Buns (Hot Cross Buns): These sweet buns with raisins or dried fruit have a cross on top, which symbolizes the cross of Jesus Christ.
- Vegetables and Soups: The UK can also serve a variety of spring vegetable dishes and soups, such as spring vegetable soup or cream of nettle soup.
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