Easter in the UK and in other countries

Easter is one of the oldest and most important Christian celebrations. Easter is known as the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For Christians this time of year is a real high point as it brings the joyful message of new life.
Easter is never on the same day each year. It is celebrated at different times throughout the world.Easter day is always on a Sunday but the dates vary. Many years ago it was decided that Easter shall always be celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the first day of spring which is normally around 21st March. Easter can be as early as 22nd March or as late as 25th April.So there are many many different traditions all over the world, and Easter is celebrated in many different ways. Different religions and different parts of the world celebrate in different ways.Read more about Easter traditions in the UK here:

Easter traditions around the world

The UK:  Simnel cakes, fruit cakes topped with 11 or 12 marzipan balls to resemble the apostles, are popular during the Easter period. The recipe dates back to Tudor times, or possibly earlier.

France: A giant Easter omelette is prepared each year in Bessieres, southwestern France, as part of a traditional Easter celebration.

Philippines: Easter sees children dressed as angels participate in a procession that usually starts very early in the morning, before dawn, to mark the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday.

Germany: In Germany, ostereierbaum or the Easter egg tree is centuries old.The tradition is exactly as it sounds, decorating trees and bushes with colourful eggs.

Poland, Slovakia, Hungary: These countries have the Easter Monday custom of water fights. Splashing water is supposed to bring health and beauty.