On April 17, Catholics and Protestants who follow the Gregorian calendar celebrate the feast of the bright Resurrection of Christ or Easter. The holiday is dedicated to gospel events: on Friday Christ was crucified, and on Sunday he was resurrected.

Easter traditions.

The holiday is preceded by a 40-day fast. The celebration begins on Saturday evening with a festive service. Easter is lit - a special candle, the light of which is distributed to all believers. The service ends with the words \! \!

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On the morning of the holiday, believers also go to service in the church..

Easter is usually celebrated in the family circle, the main dishes of the festive table are rabbit, chicken or turkey.. The symbols of the holiday are candle fire and painted eggs, which are a symbol of the beginning of a new life..

Another symbol of the holiday is the Easter Bunny.. It is believed that he hides colorful chocolate eggs in his nest, which go to obedient children.. In the US and Western Europe, egg hunting is one of the most favorite pastimes for children..

In the form of a rabbit, they make chocolate eggs and pastries, and also decorate the table with images of it.. It can also be decorated with flowers and decorative baskets..

The celebration lasts for a week. At this time, believers attend worship services, various events and “beat” with krashanks.

What not to do on Easter.

It is believed that on this day you can not sit at home and be sad.

Can't do physical work.

You can’t clean the house, it’s better to complete all preparations for Easter before Good Friday.

You can not swear, swear and think about the bad. It is better to spend the holiday with thoughts of God.