Meaning, traditions and culture

Easter Song

The origins of Easter

Easter is the most important Christian religious

celebrations BUT many of its traditions have their roots in pagan

spring festivals.

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The origins of Easter

Lent

Easter Eggs

Good Friday – The day that Jesus was crucified

Easter Sunday – The day that Jesus was resurrected

Lent

40 days leading up to Easter.

Fasting of some sort is observed e.g. no alcohol, no meat, no chocolate, no cake.

Shrove Tuesday

People finish the foods that they will give up for Lent

Easter Eggs

Painted hens eggs or chocolate eggs that we give at Easter

Easter Bunny

A mythical hare that hides eggs for

children to find at Easter time

Easter Food

Roast Lamb is eaten on Easter Sunday

Easter Food

Hot Cross Buns are eaten around Easter