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My favourite spring tradition is Hamani. Hanami is a traditional Japanese tradition of enjoying the pink and mesmerising cherry blossom trees blossoming. People gather with friends, family, or coworkers to have picnics, eat, drink, and sing under the cherry blossom trees. It usually starts in early spring, around March but it depends on the region because in other places, it can start around May. We celebrate this tradition because it's a beautiful reminder to appreciate the beauty of life, as the blossoms only last for a week or two before falling. At night, the trees are way more amazing to view. Viewing the cherry blossoms at night is called Yozakura, which often involves lighting up the trees with lanterns. I really love this tradition and i put it as my favourite spring tradition because it brings together families, friends, and even coworkers to bond, enjoying the nature. (Picture is taken from https://www.pexels.com/)

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My favorite thing to do in spring is to go for a walk in the nature this helps me to relax my mind of stuff that are troubling me and I look at life with a new perspective

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In my country, people celebrate Easter and Women's Day during spring. My favorite is Easter, because we remember the huge sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which I find very important for us to remember. For this, we prepare certain traditional dishes that revolve around lamb meat, which is associated with purity and sacrifice.

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My favourite Easter tradition is decorating Paschal eggs (Pysanky) originating from Eastern Europe. This is where people dye boiled eggs red, my family does this with onion skin, which symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ when he was crucified on the cross. People also decorate these eggs in vibrant colours and patterns and people mostly use these eggs for egg hunts for children, in games like egg rolling, as treats in salads and also as a festive decoration. I love this tradition because it gives me a chance to have fun and spend time with my family. (Image gotten from https://www.pexels.com/)

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My favorite Easter tradition is painting eggs in different coulors which symbolise sacrifice of Jesus

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Helloooo i'm Nora and I wanted to tell you a little something about easter in my country!

Here, we celebrate Easter because we celebrate Jesus Christ coming back on the third day!

It's celebrated in the spring and I think it fits perfectly because the weather is so warm and pleasant... what else would you want on a celebration? Oh and I hope everybody has an AMAZING SUPER COOL WONDERFUL spring breaaaaaaak! :)))) Weeeeheeeee

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Hi! I'm Noah and this is how we celebrate Easter in romania :

Easter is one of the most important holidays in Romania. For me, it is a very beautiful time when the family gathers and we spend time together. On Saturday night we go to church for the Resurrection service and receive light, and people greet each other by saying “Christ has risen!”, with the reply “Truly He has risen!”.

I also really like the traditions. Before Easter we dye eggs, usually red, and on Easter day we tap them together at the table. There are many traditional foods on the table, such as cozonac and pasca. For me, Easter is a holiday full of joy, traditions, and moments spent with family. 😊

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After the carnival holidays, Spring comes by and the weather in malta becomes more beautiful and warmer each time. The flowers will open, and a lot of different types of flowers makes the maltese fields more pretty. What i enjoy the most is going for a walk with my twin sister in the narrow roads which are surrounded by nature. The weather of spring in Malta is one of the most comfortable tempretures you'll ever find, becuase you arent too cold and neither too hot. It is the kind of weather which you can make bunch of memories with your family, relatives and friends! What i love also is that in easter we have this traditonal type of pastry which is called figolli. In easter my grandmother makes figolli and she makes one for each of us both as her grandkids but also her kids and children in law. We have so many cultural celebrations during easter and it is so fun to see some of the village's plays which demonstrates when Jesus was crucified.

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My favourite Easter tradition is painting eggs.Before Easter , families boil eggs and color them in bright reds , blues and yellows. Some people use leaves or wax to make beautiful patterns.On Easter day , we have fun by tapping eggs with friends and family (the one whose egg doesn’t crack is said to have good luck).

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Hello I`m Vlad and today I`m going to tell you abut Easter and Spring in my country. In Romania we celebrate easter in Spring. We celebrate Easter because we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On Saturday Night at twelve o`clock we go to the curch and receive Light. People say "Christ is risen." and the other replies with "He is truly risen." For me Easter is very important because it`s the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and I spend a lot of time with my family. There are some traditions and traditional foods. Traditions: We dye eggs before Easter and after we go to curch we break them togheter with our family and eat them. Traditional Foods: Cozonac and ouă umplute (filled eggs). I also like that we get school break and I can stay home to spend time with my loved one`s. Byeee

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Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and symbolizes new life and hope. People around the world celebrate Easter in different ways, such as attending church services, decorating eggs, and spending time with family. In many cultures, the Easter egg is a symbol of new beginnings. Children often enjoy Easter egg hunts and receive chocolate eggs as gifts.

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One of the most popular traditions of Easter in Bulgaria is egg tapping. Each person chooses a painted egg and tries to crack the other person’s egg by hitting the top. The winner is the one whose egg remains unbroken, and it is believed they will be the healthiest throughout the year. This tradition is done with lots of laughter and joy, especially during family gatherings. It symbolizes the victory of life over death.

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On Thursday or Saturday, people dye eggs. The most important egg is red, because it is a symbol of health and new life. Families also bake special bread called kozunak.

On Saturday night, people go to church with candles. At midnight, the priest says “Christ is risen”, and people answer “He is risen indeed”. Then they take the light home.

On Sunday, families gather together. They eat, play with the eggs, and celebrate with joy.

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Easter in Bulgaria is one of the most important religious holidays and is celebrated by many people. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and symbolizes new life and hope. During the week before Easter, people dye eggs, usually red, and prepare traditional food. On the night before Easter, they go to church and light candles. Families gather together, eat special meals like kozunak, and play the egg-cracking game.

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Easter is the most important Christian holiday in Bulgaria. People dye eggs during Holy Week, with the first egg always red, symbolizing the blood of Christ.

On Saturday night, they attend church and greet each other with “Christ is Risen.” On Sunday, families gather for a festive meal with sweet bread and painted eggs. A popular tradition is tapping eggs, where the strongest egg is believed to bring health and luck.

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Hello, I’m Dancho!👋 In Bulgaria, Easter is a major holiday celebrated with colourful traditions. People dye eggs (starting with a red one for health and protection)🪺 and bake kozunak🥐. Families greet each other with “Christ is risen!” and play the egg-tapping game🥚💥🥚, believing the winner will have good luck for the year🍀.

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Easter is a happy spring holiday that celebrates new life. Many people paint bright eggs and go on egg hunts to find sweet treats. A friendly bunny often visits to leave baskets of candy for children. Families also gather to eat a big meal and enjoy the beautiful flowers. It is a joyful day for sharing and fun! 🐇🥚

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In Bulgaria, Easter is one of the most loved holidays. People start preparing during the week before Easter. They dye eggs (the first one is always red), clean their homes, and bake a traditional sweet bread called kozunak. 🥚🍞

On Saturday night, many families go to church to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. At midnight, the priest says “Christ is risen,” and the people answer “Indeed He is risen.” They also take their lit candles home. ⛪✨

On Easter Sunday, families gather together, crack the colored eggs, and enjoy traditional food like kozunak and roasted meat. It is a holiday of joy, family, and new beginnings. 🌸🥚

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Easter celebration in my country! BOZHIDAR 16

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Easter in Bulgaria is one of the most important religious celebrations, connected with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is preceded by a long period of fasting called Lent, during which people avoid certain foods. On the Thursday or Saturday before Easter, families dye eggs, with the first egg traditionally colored red for health and protection. On Easter night, people attend church services and light candles, symbolizing the victory of life over death. At midnight, they greet each other with “Christ is risen!” and respond “Indeed He is risen!”. A special ritual is the egg tapping game, where people try to crack each other’s eggs, and the winner is believed to have good luck. Traditional foods include sweet Easter bread called kozunak and roasted lamb. The celebration continues for several days with family gatherings, joy, and festive meals.

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Hi friends, Mimi here! I want to tell you about how we celebrate Easter here. It's one of the most important religions holidays and personally my favorite 😊! Here it's all about the Jesus rising on the third day and here it's common to fast 40 days before Easter and on Easter day it's a tradition to eat lamb. Also we can't skip the iconic painted eggs and kozunak with is like a sweet bread with dried fruits or chocolate. We go to Church the night before and when it hits 00:00 the pope gives everyone that is there the "blessed fire" with is known for its eternity!

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My favourite spring holiday is Easter 🐣. In Bulgaria is a major Orthodox celebration. People dye eggs—usually red ( that symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ) and attend church at midnight. They greet each other with “Christ is risen” and celebrate with family meals, including lamb and sweet bread called kozunak.

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Hello! I am Aida. For me, spring really starts on March 1st when we celebrate "Mărțișor". We give little charms with red and white strings to girls and women to bring them good luck and joy. I love when the snowdrops (ghiocei) appear in the garden because it means the cold winter is finally gone. For Easter, my favorite part is helping my mom set the table with beautiful plates and waiting to see what chocolate the Easter Bunny brought me!

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Hi, my name is Filip. Spring is the best because I can finally ride my bike outside again. My absolute favorite tradition for Easter in Romania is the egg tapping game. We dye boiled eggs in bright colors, especially red, and hit them against each other. The person hits the egg and says "Hristos a înviat" (Christ is risen) and the other replies "Adevărat a înviat" (He is truly risen). I always try to inspect the eggs and pick the strongest one so I can win against my dad and my sister!

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Hi, I'm Alex. Spring is great because the weather is perfect for playing football. A week before Easter, we celebrate "Floriile" (Palm Sunday). It is a big name day for everyone who has a flower name. On this day, we go to church and get willow branches (salcie). We bring them home and put them at the windows or above our icons to protect our house from bad weather. Then, for Easter, we usually have a big barbecue outside with all our relatives.

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I am Alisa. For me, the first true sign of spring isn't just the warmer weather, it's the huge 'spring cleaning' we do in our house and yard! After a long, cold winter, my whole family works together. We wash the windows to let the bright sunshine in, pack away our heavy winter coats, and sweep up the old, dry branches from the garden to make room for the new grass. Everything must be perfect, fresh, and sparkling clean before the Easter holidays. It is hard work, but the house smells so good and fresh afterwards! There is also a very special tradition here: on Easter Sunday, you should wear at least one brand new piece of clothing. After months of wearing dark winter clothes, putting on a bright new dress or a colorful spring shirt feels amazing! We do this to celebrate the resurrection and to symbolize a fresh start. It makes the day feel incredibly festive and reminds us that spring is a beautiful time for new beginnings.

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I am David. Spring makes me feel energetic and happy! We have a very funny tradition in my region (Transylvania) on the second day of Easter, which is Monday. The boys go to the girls' houses and spray them with perfume. It is called "stropit" (watering). We say a short funny poem and spray the perfume so the girls will be beautiful and "bloom" like spring flowers all year. In return, the girls give us red painted eggs and sweet cakes.

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Hi, I'm Maya. I'm from Romania. You probably don't know my country so well but you sure kow the legends whit vampires. Well, those legends come from my part of country, Transilvania. Anyway, I want to tell you about Easter in my country. In my country people are more interested in the meaning of Easter than the rabbits that bring gifts. We celebrate the fact that Jesus has made a huge sacrifice for us to be saved. We worship God for giving us a chance to be saved from our lives of sin and finally feel peace in our souls. I wish you to recive the same peace and shareware it whit others too. Greetings, Maya.

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Hi! My name is Mihai and I’m from Romania. I want to tell you what my family usually does for Easter.

Before Easter, we start cleaning the house and helping my parents prepare the food. My mom makes cozonac and pasca, and the whole house smells really good. One of my favorite things is painting eggs with my family. We usually paint them red, but sometimes we try other colors too.

On Saturday night, we go to church together. We take candles with us, and at midnight everyone lights them. People say “Christ is risen!” and we share the light with others. It’s a really nice moment.

On Easter Sunday, we stay at home and spend time together. We have a big meal with things like eggs, lamb, cozonac, and other traditional food. Before we eat, we knock eggs together and say “Christ is risen!” and “He is risen indeed!”

Sometimes our relatives visit us and my sister and I also receive sweets and gifts from the Easter Bunny.

I like Easter because I spend time with my family and relax.

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At Easter, I like to dye eggs in different colors, eat chocolate, and hunt for Easter eggs.

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I love spring! The weather is neither cold nor warm; it’s perfect. I love to go outside with my friends because, as I said, the mild weather is just right for a walk in the park. I love those flowers that grow in spring—the vibrant colors and the sweet scent in the air. I just love everything about this season! Plus, Easter is just around the corner, and I can't wait for the egg hunts and all the delicious chocolate treats.

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Happy Easter!
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with love, hope, and new beginnings.
May this season bring you sunshine, smiles, and sweet moments with the people you care about most.
Let’s celebrate the beauty of spring and the promise of renewal that Easter brings.

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I love spring because of the beautiful flowers and the wonderful atmosphere. It feels great that the sun is slowly coming out again! 🌸

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My favorite Easter tradition is painting Easter eggs because you can decorate them however you want—whether colorful, simple, or monochrome. After that, you take the eggs to church to have them blessed. I think it’s a beautiful time because you get to spend so much time with your family.“🐣⛪️🌸

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in Germany is a beautiful mix of Christian traditions and spring festivals.

The Easter Bunny hides painted eggs and sweets in the garden on Sunday morning.

Germans decorate branches in their homes with colorful, hand-painted eggshells.

On Maundy Thursday, it’s a tradition to eat green food, like spinach.

A sweet Easter lamb cake and a braided yeast bread are part of the Easter breakfast.

In many places, big Easter bonfires are lit to drive away the winter.

The Easter stroll on Monday is a popular tradition to enjoy nature in spring

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Spring is my favorite season because the weather is a mix of sunshine and rain, which I absolutely love. It’s such a wonderful feeling when the flowers start blooming and it finally gets warmer, making it perfect for picnic dates with friends. The best part about spring is the overall atmospher - from the sunny days to picking flowers and strawberries, it’s just so lovely! :)

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Hi, my name is Dila. Last week we celebrated Eid al-Fitr. It was very nice. I spent time with my family and my friends. I love spring because the weather is really nice. I also love the Easter holidays. I will spend a lot of time with my family.

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I really like spring because it is my favorite season. The weather is perfect it is not too cold and not too warm. Everything starts to bloom, flowers add beautiful colors everywhere, and the days become brighter and longer. I enjoy going outside, taking walks in nature, and feeling the fresh air. It makes me feel happy, relaxed, and full of energy after the long winter.

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Hi, my name is Daniela and I'm from Germany and I want to tell you about Easter in my country. In Germany we like to colour eggs in various colours and hide them for the children to find, and on Easter Eve we like to light a bonfire to basically welcome spring and burn away winter.

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What I like about spring is the weather. I also love seeing the trees and the flowers blooming, I love the colours and the sun. It is the perfect weather. I love to go on walks with friends because of the nice weather, and we usually get ice cream or slushies. So yeah thats all and I wish you guys a nice spring!

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In my country, you usually search for things like chocolate or eggs as a kid. But now, when I wake up, I see some chocolate and some money.

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I really love spring because it’s getting warmer outside and the birds are starting to chirp. I also love that we have two weeks off from school, because I mostly hate it there. Anyway, I’m really excited for spring because I just found the perfect people to spend it with. I'm also looking forward to summer, but I love the cherry blossoms, which is another reason why I love spring. That’s all from me!

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At Easter I Like to paint the Eggs in different colors,I Like also to Hunt the eggs beacause its Exciting Happy Easter!

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At Easter I Like to paint the Eggs in different colors,I Like also to Hunt the eggs beacause its Exciting Happy Easter!

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I Like spring because I can go outside with my friends or my boyfriend. The weather isn't always perfect, but it's warmer. I also love Easter because I spend time with my family , and together, we all make different colorful Easter eggs."

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Hi, my name is Leoni, and I like spring because I can finally go out with my friends. I love the weather — it’s perfect for a walk outside, and the flowers are very beautiful. Easter is almost here, and I’m looking forward to it. On Easter, we paint eggs with beautiful colors. We also search for a basket at home with chocolate inside.

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My Easter tradition: My family and I have made an Osterstrauß with plastic eggs with a garden and made this on the Osterstrauß. My family made an egg and chocolate and chocolate-covered eggs. And we become a Kleinigkeit Überraschung. On the next morning we play hide-and-seek with the Easter eggs and the Kleinigkeit. Then we go to family by my grandma and my aunt. Thanks, and Happy Easter! That is my Easter tradition.

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Hi,I‘m Beny. Spring is great because the weather is perfect for playing football. A week before Easter,we celebrated Eid (Ramadan). This is a big day for all Muslims.Spring is great for spending time with the Family.

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Hello, I’m Ensar and I love spring because it gets warmer and the trees are getting more colorful. My favorite thing to do is go outside and visit the Rhine with my friends. I wish you all a happy spring!"

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My Name is yigit im from germany on Spring i love to Go outside with Friends. It’s warm so Perfect to Go outside the trees are yellow and orange and Looks very nice.

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My Name is yigit im from germany on Spring i love to Go outside with Friends. It’s warm so Perfect to Go outside the trees are yellow and orange and Looks very nice.

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I love the Easter time at spring. My Easter tradition is, we painting eggs with beautiful colors. We decorating the house with eggs, plastic rabbits and plastic chick. That looks cute. In the afternoon we go to grandma and grandpa. We're looking for eggs there.

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Hi!! I am Isidora .We celebrate Easter in 12th April in Greece and this is how:

First of all Easter is the most important

feast in Greece because

easter Sunday is the resurrection of Christ.

For me is a beautiful and important feast .

On Maundy Thursday we dye eggs red, make buns and the Holy Saturday we make magieritsa. On Saturday evening we go to church and at 12 o'clock in the evening the resurrection of Christ takes place and we exchange wishes with each other by saying "Christ has risen" ,with the reply "Truly he has risen".

Also, we do fast from meat and dairy products.

On Easter day we tap the dye eggs together on the table .The Easter for me is a holiday full of joy, traditions and moments spent with family

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Some of our traditions in Greece are painting eggs in different colors mostly red and tap them and the egg that doesn't crack the person who is holding it is considered lucky . We usually eat lamb ,a dish we call mageiritsa the eggs we cracked and tsoureki which is a type of traditional bread . We go to church on easter until 1-2AM to worship Jesus Christ.

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In Greece we have a lot of traditions for Easter.

To begin with, on Holy Thursday we dye some eggs red. The red color symbolises Christ's blood and when we crack the eggs with our friends or relatives, it symbolises the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Furthermore, on Good Friday, we decorate the Epitaph with colorful flowers and at night, we accompany the Epitaph around the city holding candles.

In addition, on Holy Saturday, at midnight "Christ is risen", and there is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, that i told you before. Also, this is when we light up our Easter candles, that our godmother brought us, and we crack eggs.

And last but definitely not least, on Easter Sunday, we visit our relatives and roast lamb to eat. It's super yummy! And on this day is when the fasting ends.

To sum it up, the Holy Week is a really important week for Christians, because "Christ is risen". Obviously we attend church services every day. We also do fasting for 40 days straight from Clean Monday until Holy Saturday, night.

That's all mates i hope you enjoyed learning about our culture!!!

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My favorite think that I do in Easter is paintings eggs red as well as other colors and hit them each other to see which one is the stronger

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I like spring time seeing trees, flowers and nature in many colours! I also like going out in sunshine for a walk!

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In my country, we usually attend church services during Easter holidays, especially during Holy Week. On Holy Thursday we dye the eggs red and on Good Friday we decorate the Epitaph with many colourful flowers, while during the night we accompany the Epithaph around the town holding candles. On Holy Saturday, at midnight, "Christ is risen". We light up Easter candles and that's when we crack the eggs. On Easter Sunday, everyone celebrates differently but I usually spend it with my family and we maybe go out together. Happy Easter!!!

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Easter in Greece is one of the most important and beautiful holidays, full of traditions and strong emotions. It begins with Holy Week, where believers attend church services, and culminates on Holy Saturday at midnight with the Resurrection, when everyone lights their candles and exchanges “Christ is Risen.” On Easter Sunday, families gather to celebrate with traditional foods, such as lamb on a spit and red eggs, in an atmosphere of joy, love and community.

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Hi!!! I am Chrysi and I want to tell you how we celebrate easter in Greece in 12th April:

Easter is a very important feast because on Holy Sunday, the main part of Holy Week, is the resurrection of Christ. It's a very beautiful feast for all the people in Greece.

On Holy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we only go to church.

On Maundy Thursday we dye eggs red or colorful with our families and if we want we can make buns.

On the Holy Saturday if we like we make magieritsa for the evening after the church and at 12 o'clock in the evening the resurrection of Christ takes place and we light our candles with the Holy Light and then we exchange wishes saying "Christ is risen "with the response "Truly risen". After all we go to our homes to eat the magieritsa.

On Easter day we tap the dye eggs and we roast the lamb or the goat and other meats and we eat together at the table with great joy.

The easter for me is a very enjoyable holiday because we spent more time with our friends and families...

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Panagiotis Bletas,Easter customs in Greece 

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Holy Week (Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα): The week leading up to Easter, marked by church services.

Red Eggs (Κόκκινα Αυγά): Dyed on Holy Thursday to symbolize the blood of Christ.

Tsoureki (Τσουρέκι): Traditional sweet Easter bread.

Epitaph Procession (Περιφορά Επιταφίου): On Good Friday, representing the funeral of Jesus.

Resurrection Service (Αναστάσιμη Ακολουθία): Held at midnight on Holy Saturday, with the greeting "Christos Anesti!" (Christ has risen!).

Holy Light (Άγιο Φως): Brought from Jerusalem and shared among the faithful on Saturday night.

Cracking Eggs (Τσούγκρισμα Αυγών): The custom of tapping red eggs together.

Easter Lamb (Πασχαλινό Αρνί): Roasted on a spit (σούβλα) on Easter Sunday, symbolizing the Lamb of God.

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During Holy Week we go to church. On Holy Thursday we dye the eggs red. On Good Friday we decorate the Epitaph with colourful flowers and at night we accompany the Epitaph around the city holding candles. On Holy Saturday, at midnight there is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We light our candles. On Easter Sunday we visit our relatives and we roast lamb and we crack eggs

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Dimitris Pallakis

Greeece-Orestiada

Easter in Greece is the most important religious and cultural celebration of the year. Preparations begin with Lent, a 40-day fasting period marked by reflection and simpler meals. The highlight is Holy Week, when churches hold daily services and communities come together. On Good Friday, the solemn Epitaphios procession fills the streets with candlelight and quiet reverence.

The atmosphere transforms on Holy Saturday at midnight. As the priest announces the Resurrection, people light candles from the Holy Flame and celebrate with fireworks, bells, and joyful greetings of “Christos Anesti.” Families then gather to break their fast with traditional dishes like magiritsa soup.

Easter Sunday is a festive day centered on food, music, and togetherness. Lamb is roasted, red eggs are cracked for luck, and loved ones celebrate outdoors. Across Greece, local customs add unique touches, making Easter a powerful blend of faith, tradition, and community spirit.

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The custom of throwing eggs in Margarita, Pella, is one of the most distinctive Easter traditions in northern Greece, closely tied to local customs and rich symbolism.

What exactly happens
In the village of Margarita in the region of Pella, during the Easter period (usually on the second day), residents take part in a “game” where they throw eggs at one another. It is not simply mischief or entertainment — it is a ritual event with deep roots.

Symbolism
In Greek tradition (especially the red Easter egg), the egg symbolizes:
• life and rebirth
• the Resurrection of Christ
• the renewal of nature

The act of throwing eggs is interpreted as:
• driving away evil
• a wish for a good harvest

Origins of the custom
The tradition is believed to have:
• ancient Dionysian origins (spring and fertility celebrations)
• influences from folk agricultural practices

Over time, it became integrated into the Christian Easter tradition.

Today
Today, the custom:
• attracts visitors from nearby areas
• is an element of the village’s cultural identity
• is mainly preserved by locals and cultural associations

It takes place in a festive and joyful atmosphere.

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Hi! My name is Eleni and I am from Greece. I would like to describe how people celebrate Easter in my country.

To begin with, Easter is the most important religious celebration in Greece. It is a special period when families come together and share time with each other. In my view, it is one of the most meaningful and enjoyable holidays of the year.

During Holy Week, there are many traditions and customs. First of all, on Maundy Thursday, we dye eggs red, which symbolizes the blood of Christ. At the same time, we bake traditional bread called tsoureki and prepare various sweets. Then, on Good Friday, people go to church to follow the procession of the Epitaph, which creates a very emotional atmosphere.

Furthermore, on Holy Saturday evening, people attend the Resurrection service at church. Just before midnight, everyone holds a candle. At midnight, the priest announces “Christ has risen” and the people reply “Truly He has risen”. After that, families take the Holy Light home and often make the sign of the cross above their door for good luck.

On Easter Sunday, families gather together in order to celebrate. They usually eat roasted lamb and traditional dishes such as magiritsa. In addition, people play the traditional game with red eggs, while others enjoy music, dancing, and spending time outdoors.

All in all, Easter in Greece is not only a religious celebration but also an important cultural tradition. It brings people closer and reminds them of the value of love, hope, and unity. For this reason, it is my favorite holiday of the year.

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Hi I'm Evi and I wanted to tell you how we celebrate Easter here in Greece! During Holy Week we go to church and on Holy Thursday we dye the eggs red.The colour red symbolizes Jesus's blood on the cross.Then,on Good Friday we decorate the epitaph with colourful flowers and at night we accompany it.On Holy Saturday we go to church and at midnight we say "Christ is risen", we light up our Easter coundles and crack eggs. When we return home we eat magiritsa.Finally on Easter day we often celebrate it with our family and eat lamb.I really like Easter because I get to spend time with my extended family!

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Stelios, Orestiada,Greece

In Greece, dyeing Easter eggs is a meaningful tradition of Greek Orthodox Christianity that usually takes place on Holy Thursday. The eggs are first washed and then carefully placed in a pot of water with red dye, which symbolizes the blood of Christ and the promise of new life.Once they are boiled and colored, they are left to dry and often polished with oil to give them a shine. On Easter night and Sunday, people play a game called “egg cracking” (τσούγκρισμα), where each person taps their red egg against another’s while saying “Christos Anesti” (“Christ is risen”) the one whose egg remains unbroken is considered lucky, and the cracking itself symbolizes the breaking open of Christ’s tomb and His resurrection.

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In Greece we paint eggs red and when Jesus rise up we crunch the eggs saying Christ is risen

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Orestiada,Greece

In Greece, Easter is the most important religious holiday of the year. Greek people celebrate it with many traditions and customs.

During Holy Week, people go to church and follow special services. On Good Friday, there is a procession with the Epitaphios, which represents the tomb of Christ. People walk in the streets with candles in a quiet and respectful atmosphere.

On Holy Saturday night, everyone gathers at church to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. At midnight, the priest says “Christos Anesti and people reply Alithos Anesti . Fireworks light up the sky, and people light their candles from the Holy Flame.

After church, families go home and eat a traditional soup called magiritsa. On Easter Sunday, people celebrate with a big feast. They roast lamb, eat red eggs, and spend time with family and friends. A popular game is cracking red eggs, which symbolizes new life.

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Konstantinos

Orestiada , Greece

Easter costums in Greece

start Lazarus Saturday

until easter Sunday.

We make Lazarakia and

on Sunday we eat fish.

On Thursday we dye eggs

red and tsourekia .On Friday

of the epitaph takes place.

On Saturday at 12:00 at nigh

the Resurrection takes place

and we all go to church.

On Easter Sunday we roust the lamb

and we eat together.

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My favorite Easter tradition is painting eggs in different coulors which symbolise sacrifice of Jesus. We go to church on easter until 1-2AM to worship Jesus Christ.

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Greek Easter, or Pasxa, is the most important holiday in Greece, and we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.On the great Thursday we dye eggs red and on the good Friday we make tsouriekia then,at the end of Holy Saturday night, after the church service, families go home and eat mageiritsa, a traditional soup made to break the fast. During Holy Week, people go to church, especially on Good Friday when there is a procession with candles. On Saturday night, everyone gathers at church holding candles, and at midnight we say Christos Anesti and light fireworks. On Easter Sunday, we have a big family celebration with roasted lamb, red eggs that we crack together, music, and dancing. Its a very special time full of traditions, food, and being close with family and friends.

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A traditional dish that we eat in Greece called<< Mageiritsa>> and a photo from a greek church after Holy Saturday 

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Greece is a beautiful country with many traditions and customs. Greek people love to celebrate holidays with family and friends. One of the most important celebrations is Easter. During this time, people go to church, light candles, and say “Christ is risen.” After midnight, families gather to eat a special soup called magiritsa, which is made to break the fast. It is a very important part of the tradition. Greeks also have customs like dyeing eggs red and cracking them together for good luck. In villages and cities, there is music, dancing, and happy moments. Greek traditions are simple but full of meaning and bring people closer together.

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Easter is a very important holiday in Romania. People celebrate it with their families and keep beautiful traditions.

• Painted Eggs: The most famous tradition is painting eggs. Most people dye them red, but some artists create amazing designs with wax.

• Traditional Food: Romanians eat Cozonac (sweet bread), Pască (cheese cake), and lamb dishes.

• Egg Tapping: On Easter day, family members tap eggs. They say "Hristos a înviat!" and "Adevărat a înviat!". It is a fun competition to see whose egg is the strongest.

• The Holy Light: On Saturday night, people go to church to take the Holy Light and bring it home in a candle.

It is a beautiful holiday full of light and delicious food!

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Spring is coming!…… sooo cherrry blossom trees are here ! I love them because of the smell and the beauty of them! In Japan they represent the new begging , and for me it’s a symbol that represent the new chances I got ! It’s also my favorite tree and flower so I like to admire them if I can! Here in Cosbuc we have a few trees in that make some sort of pink small flowers and I think they also can be chewy blossom ! I LOVE them ! Hope you have a beautiful spring whit new chances in your life 🌸🌸🍒🍒

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Hi! My name is Damaris and i wanted to tell you about Easter in my country. We paint eggs and celebrate the reincarnation of Jesus after 3 days. We usually eat sarmale and polenta and we spent quality time with relatives. 🤍

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We celebrate Easter by painting eggs and eating traditional food and we sing:

Hristos a înviat din morți cu moartea pe moarte călcând , și celor din morminte viața dăruindu-le. X3

And then for 40 days we greet each other with Hristos a înviat - Adevărat a înviat !

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we celebrate easter by going to the Church and celebrate Jesus .Its a nice tradition ! We paint eggs in red like the blood of Jesus . We bake cake and we make a lot of different food . I like Easter very much and i enjoy spending time with my family and so Easter traditions togheter . Easter brings people togheter and its nice . Hope you have a nice spring ❤️🌺

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I celebrate Easter in Romania with my family. We go to church at night, where we receive the Holy Light. At home, we paint eggs in bright colors and prepare traditional food like lamb, cake, and sweet bread. On Easter day, we knock eggs and say “Christ is risen!” It is a happy time,family, and peace.

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Easter in Romania is not much different from any other countries. Sure, religion and food might be a bit different, but when it comes to traditions, it’s practically the same. We all go to church and do egg hunts, we spend time with family and best thing of all, we skip school. In April, you can also go ride your bike outside since it’s not cold and fresh. So basically, spring is the start of a new warm season

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My mother is a very important person in my life, she always helps me with my tasks and problems. And there for I am and will always be very thankful! That's why I also consider Mother's Day a very important celebration. It's a day dedicated to our heroes. A day full of happiness an love! During this day we often bring small gifs like chocolate an flowers to say thanks you. I usually surprise my mom with her favourite flowers and a drawing that I made her. She smiles and gives me a hug. In that moment I feel warm and safe, my mum means a lot to me and I don't know what I'd do without her! I love you mom! ❤️

Adriana, Romania

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Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year and also my favorite !The weather gets warmer ,the flowers and trees bloom and everything is more colorful!Its also my birthday and Easter in April so it makes it even better !Me and my mom ussualy go every week in our neighbourhood and pick flowers so we can make a nice bouquete to have for the week till the flowers die and then we go again .Its a fun activity !People also spend more time outside because of spring’s good weather’s .Spring makes everything feel more alive and brings happines and joy to people !🫰💕🌷💐🌾🌸☀️🌻🌺

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Hello I wanna talk to you about spring, in my oppinon is that spring is the most beautiful season because Its warmer and the flowers are back in spring. In Romania we Celebrate ester, mother’s day and April fools day.The next Celebration is Mother’s Day and we celebrate all mothers.

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Hello! Since spring is here id like to share some of my favourite things about it. First of all i like that the weather is finally getting warmer and actually being able to spend time outside . Second is Easter because it’s one of my favourite holidays , I get to spend time with my family and we get to do fun activities together. All tho I love spring I’m still sad to see winter go because it’s my favourite season because I get to enjoy some of my favourite winter sports like snowboarding, skiing and ice skating . Hope you have a wonderful time this spring byeee <3

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we have a lot of customs in Greece but my favorite one by far is breaking the red eggs. I always like when we paint the eggs and I dont really like when we get them painted i like it whe we paint them. also it's always funny and silly while we try to find the strongest egg. in the end we eat them and the winner and most unbreakable egg gets the reward of being eaten last.

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