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.

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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!