The holiday is dedicated to the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 17 Catholics and Protestants who follow Gregorian calendar, celebrate the bright Resurrection of Christ or Easter . The holiday is dedicated to evangelical events: on Friday Christ was crucified, and on Sunday he was resurrected.
Traditions of celebrating Easter
The holiday is preceded by 40 -day fasting. The celebration begins on Saturday evening with a festive service. Easter is lit – a special candle, the light of which is distributed to all believers. The service ends with the words “Christ is risen!” and the answer is “He is risen indeed!”.
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Easter is usually celebrated in a family circle, the main dishes of the holiday table are rabbit, chicken or turkey. The symbols of the holiday are candlelight and painted eggs, which are a symbol of the beginning of a new life.
Another symbol of the holiday is the Easter Bunny. It is believed that he hides in his nest colorful chocolate eggs, which go to obedient children. In the United States and Western Europe, finding eggs is one of children's favorite pastimes.
Chocolate eggs and pastries are made in the shape of a rabbit, and a table is decorated with images. It can also be decorated with flowers and decorative baskets.
The celebration lasts for a week. At this time, believers attend services, various events and “fight” with Easter eggs.
What not to do on Easter
It is believed that You can't sit at home and get bored on this day.
You can't do physical work.
You can't clean the house, it's better to finish all the preparations for Easter by Good Friday.
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You can not swear, gossip and think bad. It is better to spend the holiday with thoughts about God.
