Easter in the Czech Republic
Easter is one of the most important Christian festivals.
It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In 2013 Easter is from 30 March to 1 April.
Ugly Wednesday
The school finishes and the preparation for Easter starts
Green Thursday
Boys walk through their village and rattle with wooden rattles. They make the noise to chase away Judas.
We eat something green, e.g. spinach.
Big Friday
Boys rattle again through the villages.
White Saturday
Boys walk through the village rattling and they stop at every house. People give them some money.
You cannot hear the bells. On Green Thursday they fly to Rome.
Easter Sunday
The preparation for Easter Monday starts.
Girls paint, colour and decorate eggs.
Boys make an Easter whip of willow twigs or buy it at a supermarket.
We bake an Easter lamb.
Easter Monday
Boys whip girls on the legs to keep their health and beauty during the next year.
They recite an Easter carol asking for an egg or two while whipping.
Then the girls give boys an Easter egg or candy and tie a ribbon around the whip.
People eat roast lamb or baked lamb made of gingerbread.
Resources:
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