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Easter Sunday: Haux, France - Giant Omelette Celebration

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Easter Sunday: Haux, France - Giant Omelette Celebration

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Every Easter Monday, the town of Haux creates a giant omelette in the main square using more than 4,500 eggs! This tradition reportedly dates back to Napoleon's time when he and his army stopped in the small town and ate omelettes. Napoleon enjoyed his so much that he ordered the townspeople to gather their eggs and make a giant omelette for his army the next day.

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Easter Sunday: Budapest, Hungary - Húsvéti Locsolkodás

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Easter Sunday: Budapest, Hungary - Húsvéti Locsolkodás

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In Hungary, a unique Easter Monday tradition called 'Locsolkodás' involves men playfully sprinkling women with perfume or water. In return, women give decorated eggs to the men. This custom symbolizes cleansing and fertility. Originally, men used water from wells, but nowadays, perfume is more common. The tradition is accompanied by a special poem recited before the sprinkling.

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Easter Sunday: Oberammergau, Germany - Passion Play

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Easter Sunday: Oberammergau, Germany - Passion Play

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The small Bavarian town of Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play, performed every 10 years. This tradition began in 1634 when the villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every decade if God spared them from the bubonic plague. The entire village participates in this elaborate production, making it one of the most significant Easter traditions in Germany.

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Easter Sunday: London, England - Hot Cross Buns

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Easter Sunday: London, England - Hot Cross Buns

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The tradition of Hot Cross Buns is deeply rooted in British culture, particularly in London. These sweet, spiced buns marked with a cross are traditionally eaten on Good Friday. The cross symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus, while the spices represent the spices used to embalm him at his burial. The most famous place to get these buns is at London's Borough Market.

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Easter Sunday: Florence, Italy - Scoppio del Carro

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Easter Sunday: Florence, Italy - Scoppio del Carro

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The 'Explosion of the Cart' is a spectacular Easter Sunday tradition in Florence. A cart packed with fireworks is lit by a mechanical dove flying from the altar of the Florence Cathedral. This 350-year-old tradition ensures a good harvest and business for the coming year. The elaborate ceremony begins with an ornate cart being pulled by white oxen through the streets of Florence.

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Easter Sunday: Luzern, Switzerland - Easter Fountain Decorating

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Easter Sunday: Luzern, Switzerland - Easter Fountain Decorating

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In Switzerland, particularly in Luzern, fountains are elaborately decorated with Easter eggs and spring flowers. This tradition, known as 'Osterbrunnen,' transforms the city's historical fountains into colorful Easter displays. The decorations typically remain throughout the Easter season and symbolize the importance of water as a source of life.

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Easter Sunday: Vienna, Austria - Easter Markets

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Easter Sunday: Vienna, Austria - Easter Markets

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Vienna's Easter markets, particularly the famous Altwiener Ostermarkt, are a beloved tradition. The markets feature thousands of painted eggs, traditional foods, and handicrafts. The Schönbrunn Palace Easter Market is one of the most romantic, offering not only Easter decorations but also regional culinary specialties and an Easter egg hunt for children.

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Easter Sunday: Corfu, Greece - Pot Throwing

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Easter Sunday: Corfu, Greece - Pot Throwing

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On Holy Saturday morning, the people of Corfu engage in the unique tradition of 'pot throwing.' Residents throw pots, pans, and other earthenware out of their windows, smashing them on the streets below. This tradition marks the beginning of spring and new crops being gathered in new pots, while the loud noise is believed to ward off evil spirits.

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Easter Sunday: Krakow, Poland - Pisanki Egg Painting

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Easter Sunday: Krakow, Poland - Pisanki Egg Painting

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In Krakow's Main Market Square, the tradition of creating intricately decorated Easter eggs called 'pisanki' comes alive during the Easter market. These eggs are decorated using various techniques including batik wax-resist, scratching, and painting. The tradition dates back to ancient times and is considered a symbol of rebirth and resurrection.

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Easter Sunday: Stockholm, Sweden - Easter Witches

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Easter Sunday: Stockholm, Sweden - Easter Witches

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In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches ('påskkärringar') wearing long skirts, colorful headscarves, and painted red cheeks. They go door-to-door trading paintings and drawings for sweets. This tradition is linked to the old belief that witches flew to Blåkulla on Maundy Thursday to meet with the devil.