easter in the uk by chebankov kirill, form 5, school № 57
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Easter in the UK
By Chebankov Kirill, form 5, school № 57
Easter in the UK
In the UK, Easter is one of the most important Christian
holidays of the year. Unlike Russia, Easter was
celebrated in Britain long before Christianity. Many scholars
believe that the word Easter is derived from the name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the
dawn and spring-Easter.
Easter Celebrating
is held on any is held on any Sunday between Sunday between April 25 and April 25 and March 22March 22
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Easter symbols
The main things are British Easter eggs as
a symbol of spring and new life, and the
Easter Bunny, as a friend of the ancient goddess of the Moon and the goddess of
the dawn and spring Easter.
Easter BunnyEaster Bunny
In the UK, children believe that if they
behave well, the Easter Bunny will bring them
chocolate egg. Сhildren adore
chocolate, so they like chocolate Easter eggs which are empty inside
or with a surprise, usually with a small
candy.
In the UK, children believe that if they
behave well, the Easter Bunny will bring them
chocolate egg. Сhildren adore
chocolate, so they like chocolate Easter eggs which are empty inside
or with a surprise, usually with a small
candy.
Easter baskets
On the day of the Easter at dawn there are religious
services in churches. People take Easter baskets, filled with eggs, bread and other
food with them to the Easter service to
consecrate. On Easter Monday it is a tradition to give candies and toys to children in the streets.
Easter parades and festivals
Easter games
In Britain there are lots of traditional games on
Easter. Adults hide eggs, and children, waking up in the morning, look for them.
Someone who finds the largest number of eggs get
a prize. Easter eggs are rolled from a hill covered
with grass. You should do it without breaking the egg.
Happy Easter!
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