. Common decorations are dyed or painted eggs, little yellow chicks, bunnies, and spring flowers, such as daffodils, white lilies, and tulips. The colors yellow or gold are usually associated with Easter, as these are the colors the Church of England uses for the Easter Sunday celebrations....
Further reading: Easter Week on WikipediaWhen is the Easter Weekend 2026?Easter Weekend 2026 starts on Saturday, April 4, 2026 (in 437 days) and ends on Sunday, April 5th 2026 (in 438 days). Calendar for 2026Dates for the Easter Weekend in other years ...
Owing to modern working patterns, many Easter celebrations now occur only on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. In Eastern Christianity Easter Week is referred to as Bright Week. Further reading: Easter Week on WikipediaWhen is Easter Week 2026?Easter...
Easter Eggs Modern Easter celebrations revolve around eggs. They may be painted, rolled down hills or eaten if they are of the chocolate variety. The Christian tradition of an egg is an aid to represent rebirth and resurrection - new life being born from the egg. It's also been said that...
©iStockphoto.com/RebeccaGodfrey Celebrate Easter Sunday It is common practice to go on vacation during Holy Week (Semana Santa), which usually ends on Easter Sunday. Celebrations in some towns and cities can be quite upscale, featuring fireworks and various events. ...
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which ends on Easter. Easter Eggs Holiday Foods: Easter Eggs Irrespective of denomination, there are many Easter-time traditions with roots that can be traced to non-Christian and even pagan or non-religious celebrations. Many non-Christians choose ...
Like has been seen with all ancient myths, here too, Christianity found many converts. While early churches celebrated this festival, it is not so common today. In current times, Churches are seen offering the sunrise services which is similar to pagan’s solar celebrations too. In fact, if...
Want to celebrate Easter in Rome but not sure what there is to do or how to go about it? Don’t worry! With the Vatican right in the middle of the city, you’ll be able to join the pope for religious celebrations. But Rome also offers much more than that—there are picnics, conce...
Hop on over toSTK Steakhousefor all your Easter Weekend celebrations. Indulge in Dungeness Crab Deviled Eggs and Weekend Brunch favorites like Eggs Benedicts, Hot Chicken & Waffle and Steak & Eggs. Or join them for Dinner and enjoy our special Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Lamb T-Bones & Veal To...
which had been blessed on Easter Sunday, home to sprinkle on the house and food. Gradually, the celebrations in the week after Easter became shortened to just the Monday after Easter. The custom of a holiday on this day was brought to Australia by the early English, Welsh, Scottish and Ir...