2. In Saalfeld eastern Germany,
decorate tree Easter. And yet it is
true!
About 50 years ago, the famous
Kraft family began decorates
an Easter tree with 9,000 Easter
eggs. Since custom is untouchable.
3. Traveling to these countries in Eastern Europe
Easter? If yes, then you need to watch your
back! There is a tradition on Easter Monday,
according to which
men spank women with handmade whips of willow
and decorated with ribbons. According to legend,
the willow is the first tree that blooms in the
spring so the branches are supposed to bring
fertility to women tree. This playful custom is just
about fun and is not intended to cause pain.
4. Haux city of southwestern France,
Monday of Easter, time of lunch,
baked a giant omelette in the
central square. Approximately
5,000 eggs used to create a
suitable meal for 1,000 people.
5. The dance of death in the residents of the
Verges town in the northeast of Spain, on
Holy Thursday! Wearing suits, usually
skeletons, participate in the procession of
the traditional "dance of death" in the streets
of the medieval city. The parade starts at
midnight, takes three hours and culminates
with terrifying skeletons carrying boxes with
ashes.
6. Small children dressed as little wizards or witches
bring to mind the Halloween, however if you find
these days in Sweden do not be surprised if you
hear the phrase "sweet or teasing." Easter Swedes
usually falls along with the Walpurgis Night, April
30. The Walpurgis Night is celebrated with torch
lit to scare away evil spirits and witches
7. In Verges Spain, Holy Thursday is the
traditional "dance of death", which includes a
parade through the streets of the medieval
city. All those taking part are dressed in
uniforms and the process ends with people
dressed skeletons carrying boxes with
ashes. The scary dance begins at midnight
and continued for three hours.
8. On Good Friday the Pope commemorates the cross
street, Via Crucis, the Coliseum. A huge cross with
lit torches illuminate the city's skyline. In the
evening of Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday,
thousands of visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square
waiting for the blessing of the Pope from the
balcony of the church, known as "Urbi et Orbi"
9. The "splat" is a popular Easter tradition in
Hungary and prgamatopoieitai Easter
Monday. Formerly young boys throwing
scented water the girls while the currently
throwing perfume or water and ask for a
kiss. People used to believe that water
cleans, heals and increases fertility.
