Easter
is one of the greatest festivities for children. It’s the
equivalent of “Semana Santa” in Spain, where we celebrate the
dead and resurrection of Jesucrist. But Easter has its beginning in
Britain
before the arrival of the Christianity, British celebrate the arrival
of the spring.
SYMBOLS
Easter
Eggs: Exchanging
and eating Easter eggs is a popular custom in many countries.
Nowadays it is normal to use chocolate eggs, but the tradition was
using real ones. The eggs were hard-boiled and dyed in various
colours and patterns.
An
older traditional game is one in which real eggs are rolled
against one another or down a hill. The owner of the egg that
stayed uncracked the longest won. Nowadays people give each other
Easter eggs made of chocolate, usually hollow and filled with
sweets. Children hunt for Easter eggs hidden about the home or
garden by the Easter bunny.
The
Easter Bunny: In
the UK children believe that if they are good the "Easter Bunny
" will leave eggs for them. If you haven´t been too naughty you
will find your egg easily.
The
Easter Chicken: It
is known that this animal is who makes the eggs, sometimes the
chicken helps children to search their hidden eggs!
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