31 JAN EASTER TRADITIONS IN EUROPE
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Easter is around the corner! and every country has its own way to celebrate it. Find some of the most popular and unusual traditions among our European destinations and do not miss anything during your Easter themed tour in Europe!
EASTER IN GERMANY
Easter is one of the most important holidays in Germany and a unique experience for travelers. Streets, squares, gardens, balconies… all the country is decorated specifically for this celebration. The main tradition is to give Easter baskets; each child receives a basket that contains hand painted eggs, chocolates, and toys. Painting Easter eggs (Ostereier), the Easter Ride (Osterspaziergang), cooking the famous and popular Easter lamb (Osterlamm) either roasted or as a sponge cake, are other typical traditions of the country. Also, you have the option to visit some flea markets with typical Easter products. The Holy Friday (Karfreitag) and the Holy Monday (Ostermontag) are public holidays.
Two Easter baskets full of colourful eggs
EASTER IN HUNGARY
Several curious traditions are practiced in Hungary on Easter Day, including outdoor activities. Painting Easter eggs is one of the oldest and it remains essential in this celebration nowadays. Another tradition is called “Locsolkodás”, which consists of watering women. Groups of boys with water jugs, buckets, bottles, etc., visit the girls in their houses and when they open the door they get wetted. They also do it if they catch some girl on the street. While watering them, they recite a poem; to get rid of it, the girl must offer them painted Easter eggs.
Traditional food on this date includes smoked cooked ham, horseradish, potato salad, boiled eggs and Easter bread.
