"Easter (Пасха)" Традиции празднования Пасхи в Великобритании

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  Easter:
  History, symbols and traditions
  
  

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  In the UK Easter is one of the major Christian festivals of the year. It is traditionally about Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, according to Christian belief.
  Not only is Easter the end of the winter it is also the end of Lent, traditionally a time of fasting in the Christian calendar. It is therefore often a time of fun and celebration!
  

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  When is Easter? When is Easter?
  When is Easter?
  The word “Easter” comes from “Eostre”, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring.
  Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring. That’s why it’s on a different date each year.
  Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Many people celebrate the beginning of spring.
  

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  Not only is Easter the end of the winter it is also the end of Lent, traditionally a time of fasting in the Christian calendar. It is therefore often a time of fun and celebration!
  

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  Symbols of Easter
  
  The Cross
  Easter Eggs
  Hot cross buns
  The Easter Bunny
   Easter bonnets
  Egg rolling
  Easter egg hunt
  
  

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  Easter Eggs
  Eggs are a symbol of spring and new life. Exchanging and eating Easter eggs is a popular custom in many countries.
  Many people celebrate Easter Sunday by decorating, exchanging or searching for eggs. The eggs may be fresh or boiled eggs laid by chickens or other birds, chocolate eggs or eggs made of other materials.
  
  
  

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  The Easter Bunny
  The "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behaviour. 
  In legend, the creature carries colored eggs in his basket, candy, and sometimes also toys to the homes of children.
  
  

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  Hot cross buns
  These small, lightly sweet yeast buns contain raisins and sometimes chopped candied fruit. Before baking, a cross is slashed in the top of the bun. After baking, a confectioners’ sugar icing is used to fill the cross.
  

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  Easter bonnets
  Women wear special Easter bonnets — decorated with flowers and ribbons. Even today in London there is a special Easter Parade, where hand-made bonnets are shown off.
  

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  Egg rolling
  In some European countries, on Easter morning a game is played by the children, in which they roll eggs down the hills which are symbolic of rolling away of the rocks from the tomb of Jesus Christ during resurrection.
  

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  Easter egg hunt
  Easter egg hunt is a game in which embellished eggs, real-hard boiled eggs or artificial i.e. chocolate filled candies or ornamental eggs are hidden in or around the house for the kids to find them and enjoy the treats.
  

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