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The most famous traditions of Pisanki – painting and decorating Easter eggs using various techniques, e.g., batik method in Opole Silesia or scratching technique in Lublin and Subcarpathian regions, symbolize new life and the rebirth of nature. Blessing of food – on Holy Saturday, the faithful bring baskets of food to the church, including bread (abundance), salt (purification), and eggs (new life), which, once blessed, are meant to ensure prosperity at home. Palm Sunday – commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. This is the first day of Easter.

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All the best for Easter, lots of happiness, a wet Monday, a good lamb, and good dishes

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The tradition involves pouring water on each other.There is lot of fun.

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Soup

sour rye soup

white borscht

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Palm Sunday commemorates the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. Traditionally, Easter palms are blessed, which in the past were made by hand from willow branches, boxwood, herbs, feathers, and flowers.

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Cake

Poppy seed cake

Mazurek

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The blessing of food takes place on Holy Saturday. Poles bring baskets of food to churches, including eggs, bread, cold cuts, salt, horseradish, and a lamb made of butter or dough. Each product has symbolic meaning: eggs – life and resurrection, bread – the body of Christ, salt – purification, horseradish – suffering, and the lamb – the sacrifice of Christ. The blessed foods become the basis of the Easter breakfast on Easter Sunday.

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Our tradition in Poland is to eat herrings in many styles for breakfast, also with beetroot.

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Easter eggs and decorations are another characteristic element. Painting eggs symbolizes reborn life and is practiced both in a traditional and modern form, for example using dyes and stickers

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Happy Wet Monday [Śmigus-Dyngus]

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Maundy Thursday and Good Friday – a time of reflection and fasting, including limiting the consumption of meat and fats

Holy Saturday – preparation of the blessing and baskets with food

Easter Sunday – resurrection and Easter breakfast

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We decorate the eggs with wax, then use a dye and sink them in this paint for a while. This is an old technique of decorating the eggs.

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Here we are making palms for Palm Sunday - one Sunday before Easter we take them to church to be blessed . They are made from catkins, boxwood and paper flowers.

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In Turkiye, Easter food is prepared mostly by Christian families. People usually eat special bread and sweet desserts. Colored eggs are also very important. Eggs are boiled and painted in different colors, especially red. Families share meals together and enjoy traditional dishes.

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Easter traditions in Turkiye are mostly religious. People go to church, especially at night for special prayers. For example, this picture is from Mardin(a province in Türkiye)

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During the Holy Week, there are many special ceremonies. People go to church, light candles, and join important rituals like foot washing and night prayers. Churches also change their decorations, using darker colors during the fasting period and brighter colors as Easter gets closer.

After the fasting period ends, families gather for big meals and celebrate together. Sharing food, visiting loved ones, and spending time as a family are very important parts of Easter traditions in Turkiye.

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One of the most popular traditions is painting eggs. Eggs symbolize new life and resurrection. Families also play a game where they hit eggs together, and the unbroken egg wins. This is a fun activity, especially for children.

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People greet each other with special religious phrases. For example, they say “Christ is risen” and answer “Truly risen.”

All the best for Easter from Türkiye!

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Tradition Example from Türkiye - Hano Kritho Day

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Tradition Example from Türkiye - Hano Kritho Day

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Before the Great Fast begins, people celebrate a special day called Hano Kritho. On this day, women make a model of a woman figure. Young people visit all the houses in the village. People welcome them by sprinkling water, which means blessing and abundance.

The young people collect food like bulgur, meat, and eggs, and take them to the church. Then, everyone in the village comes together and cooks a traditional meal. They eat, play games, and spend time together.

A plate of food is hidden between stones, and young people try to find it. The one who finds it eats the food. At the end of the day, food is also shared with people in need.

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In Türkiye, during Easter, people decorate the streets with giant moving Easter eggs that can talk and sing songs. Every house has a flying bunny decoration on the roof, and at night, the sky is full of colorful egg-shaped balloons with lights. In some cities, people build huge chocolate towers and cover buildings with rainbow eggs. There are even special Easter decoration parades where people wear egg costumes and dance with glowing carrots in their hands.

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From Ancient Traditions to Easter: Spring in Türkiye

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From Ancient Traditions to Easter: Spring in Türkiye

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Türkiye is a bridge of cultures and traditions. From Hıdırellez to Easter, people celebrate the arrival of spring in different ways. These celebrations show the rich cultural diversity of Türkiye and how different beliefs and traditions can live together. In this presentation, you will discover different faces of Türkiye! Enjoy 🌸

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It was not only a good lesson of traditions for us, but a great fun and game.

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In Greece, Easter is one of the most

important religious celebrations of the year. After the midnight church service on Holy Saturday, families return home to eat a traditional soup called magiritsa. Magiritsa is made from lamb offal, fresh herbs, lettuce, and rice, and it is usually finished with an egg-lemon sauce. This dish marks the end of the long fasting period of Lent and is considered a light meal that prepares the stomach for the feast of roasted lamb on Easter Sunday. Magiritsa is not just food, but also a symbol of tradition, family, and celebration. Families gather around the table, share stories, and celebrate the Resurrection together.

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Happy Easter!! (Καλό Πάσχα)

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"Christ is Risen"(Χριστός Ανέστη) and answer "Truly risen"(Αληθώς Ανέστη)

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No Greek Easter meal is complete without lamp on the spit. This custom turns place in backyards or village squares. The smell of roasting lamp fills the air, drawing people in to share the fun. The lamp is seasoned with care. It has salt, pepper, oregano, and a good amount of olive oil. It cooks slowly over an open fire. This allows the flavors to blend into the meat, making it tasty. Slow cooking makes the lamp very soft, with a crispy outside. As the lamp cooks, it shows togetherness. It brings family and friends together to celebrate Easter Sunday.

The Importance of Lamp in Greek Easter:

The protagonistat the table is the lamp in countless religious stories of Cristianity. Nonetheless, it symbolizes the supreme sacrifice, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who as the "Lamp of God" bore the sins of the world. Lamp plays a big role in many cultures, especially during the Greek Easter feast. It shows the sacrifice of Christ and the joy of his rising from the dead. Eating lamp helps us feel connected to the Lamp of God and celebrates hope for life forever.

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Red Easter eggs are very important in Greek Easter customs. They represent new life and hope. The bright red colour symbolizes the blood of Christ, given for the salvation of people . People also regard the egg as the tomb were Christ came back to life. For many years, people have dyed eggs red. This activity often brings families together. Different generations join in this special event. People usually dye the eggs on Holy Thursday. This day remembers the last supper . These red eggs are not just symbols? they play an important role in Easter celebrations . At midnight on Easter Sunday , people crack them open. This marks the moment when Christ came back to life. Family and friends share the eggs. This sharing shows the joy of his sacrifice and the happiness of his return

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The "Burning of Judas" is a traditional Greek Orthodox Easter custom practiced in various regions of Greece, including Rhodes. The ritual takes place on Holy Saturday night, following the midnight Resurrection service.An effigy representing Judas Iscariot—the disciple who betrayed Jesus—is created from old clothes and straw. The effigy is often carried in a procession, hung, and then burned in a large bonfire (known as Kalafounoi) near the church symbolizing the punishment of the traitor who betrayed Jesus. This tradition represents the victory of good over evil and is sometimes used to cast off evil from the past year.

By : Areti

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Easter is a special holiday celebrated in many countries around the world. One of the most important traditions is baking delicious праздничные treats.

People usually bake sweet bread, cakes, and cookies for Easter. One of the most popular Easter baked goods is a traditional sweet bread, often decorated with icing, sugar, or colorful sprinkles. In Ukraine, this bread is called paska.

Families often bake together before Easter. It is a time of joy, warmth, and creativity. Children help decorate cakes with bright colors and festive patterns.

Easter baking is not only about food, but also about tradition and spending time with loved ones. The smell of fresh bread and sweets makes the holiday even more special.

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n Ukraine, people decorate their homes beautifully for Easter. They use traditional items like painted eggs (pysanky), fresh flowers, and embroidered cloths to create a festive atmosphere.

Many families also decorate their doors with Easter wreaths made of branches, ribbons, and colorful eggs. These decorations make the house look warm and welcoming for guests and celebrate the joy of Easter.

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One of the most famous traditions is making pysanky (decorated eggs). These eggs are carefully painted with traditional patterns and bright colors, symbolizing life, hope, and renewal. Families often create them together, which makes the process special and meaningful.

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“Christ is Risen!” – “Indeed He is Risen!”

(This is the most traditional Easter greeting in Ukraine.)

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In Orthodox tradition, decorating the Epitaphios (the symbolic Tomb of Christ) is one of the most devout rituals of Holy Week, typically taking place on the morning of Holy Friday.

Mihaela-kiki

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Decorations for Easter in Turkiye are simple. People paint eggs and sometimes decorate their homes with flowers. In churches, candles and flowers are used. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, not very colorful like in some other countries.