In the Czech Republic, Easter is celebrated as both a Christian feast and a celebration of spring and new life. Decorated eggs are a symbol of Easter, and boys traditionally visit girls' homes to recite poems and receive painted eggs or ribbons in return. On Easter Monday, boys lightly whip girls with plaited willow canes to wish them health and freshness. Traditional Easter foods include roast duck, cabbage, dumplings, as well as chocolate or vanilla-shaped cakes.