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Easter eggs: Eggs are traditionally connected with rebirth, rejuvenation and immortality. Easter eggs are sometimes decorated with bright colours to honour this celebration.
The word 'Easter' finds its origin from 'Ostare' the ancient goddess of fertility. Celebrations revolving around it are about renewal. Here are different traditions associated with it...
Easter eggs: Eggs are traditionally connected with rebirth, rejuvenation and immortality. Easter eggs are sometimes decorated with bright colours to honour this celebration.
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The word 'Easter' finds its origin from 'Ostare' the ancient goddess of fertility. Celebrations revolving around it are about renewal. Here are different traditions associated with it...
Easter eggs: Eggs are traditionally connected with rebirth, rejuvenation and immortality. Easter eggs are sometimes decorated with bright colours to honour this celebration.
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For centuries, eggs were among the foods forbidden by the church during Lent, so it was a special treat to have them again at Easter. they were brought to the table on Easter Day, coloured red to symbolise the Easter joy. Forget big plastic boxes and cheap chocolate — make your own homemade Easter eggs for maximum taste (and fun!).
For centuries, eggs were among the foods forbidden by the church during Lent, so it was a special treat to have them again at Easter. they were brought to the table on Easter Day, coloured red to symbolise the Easter joy. Forget big plastic boxes and cheap chocolate — make your own homemade Easter eggs for maximum taste (and fun!). (BCCL)See more of :
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For centuries, eggs were among the foods forbidden by the church during Lent, so it was a special treat to have them again at Easter. they were brought to the table on Easter Day, coloured red to symbolise the Easter joy. Forget big plastic boxes and cheap chocolate — make your own homemade Easter eggs for maximum taste (and fun!). (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273733.cms03
Simnel cake: The rich Simnel fruit cake has been eaten at tea since medieval times. It has 11 marzipan balls that represent the 11 loyal apostles of Jesus Christ.
Simnel cake: The rich Simnel fruit cake has been eaten at tea since medieval times. It has 11 marzipan balls that represent the 11 loyal apostles of Jesus Christ. (BCCL)See more of :
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Simnel cake: The rich Simnel fruit cake has been eaten at tea since medieval times. It has 11 marzipan balls that represent the 11 loyal apostles of Jesus Christ. (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273725.cms04
Roast Lamb: The main dish at Jewish Passover, is also the traditional meat for the meal on Easter Day. It celebrates newness, when eaten with fresh greens.
Roast Lamb: The main dish at Jewish Passover, is also the traditional meat for the meal on Easter Day. It celebrates newness, when eaten with fresh greens. (BCCL)See more of :
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Roast Lamb: The main dish at Jewish Passover, is also the traditional meat for the meal on Easter Day. It celebrates newness, when eaten with fresh greens. (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273720.cms05
Eggs hanging on tree: Heard of the Easter egg tree? This is where brightly coloured eggs are hung from branches of a tree. In Germany and Austria, it's customary to celebrate by doing this.
Eggs hanging on tree: Heard of the Easter egg tree? This is where brightly coloured eggs are hung from branches of a tree. In Germany and Austria, it's customary to celebrate by doing this. (BCCL)See more of :
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Eggs hanging on tree: Heard of the Easter egg tree? This is where brightly coloured eggs are hung from branches of a tree. In Germany and Austria, it's customary to celebrate by doing this. (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273719.cms06
Hot cross bun: Hot cross buns are rich and spiced and have been traditionally eaten on Good Friday for centuries now. Historians believe that the hot cross bun dates way back to the Anglo-Saxon worship of Eostre (pagan goddess of Spring), with the crossed lines on the buns symbolising four quarters of the moon. There is a superstition associated with them, that says if you share this sticky treat, it can build a friendship with the person you give it to.
Hot cross bun: Hot cross buns are rich and spiced and have been traditionally eaten on Good Friday for centuries now. Historians believe that the hot cross bun dates way back to the Anglo-Saxon worship of Eostre (pagan goddess of Spring), with the crossed lines on the buns symbolising four quarters of the moon. There is a superstition associated with them, that says if you share this sticky treat, it can build a friendship with the person you give it to. (BCCL)See more of :
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Hot cross bun: Hot cross buns are rich and spiced and have been traditionally eaten on Good Friday for centuries now. Historians believe that the hot cross bun dates way back to the Anglo-Saxon worship of Eostre (pagan goddess of Spring), with the crossed lines on the buns symbolising four quarters of the moon. There is a superstition associated with them, that says if you share this sticky treat, it can build a friendship with the person you give it to. (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273715.cms07
Egg hunts: The Easter egg hunt is a fun activity where children go and find the eggs that have been hidden all over their house and garden. Neighbourhoods organise this and obstacles are added to the hunt to make it more enjoyable. The child who finds the most eggs, wins. In most parts of Germany, families take part in annual Easter egg hunts.
Egg hunts: The Easter egg hunt is a fun activity where children go and find the eggs that have been hidden all over their house and garden. Neighbourhoods organise this and obstacles are added to the hunt to make it more enjoyable. The child who finds the most eggs, wins. In most parts of Germany, families take part in annual Easter egg hunts. (BCCL)See more of :
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Egg hunts: The Easter egg hunt is a fun activity where children go and find the eggs that have been hidden all over their house and garden. Neighbourhoods organise this and obstacles are added to the hunt to make it more enjoyable. The child who finds the most eggs, wins. In most parts of Germany, families take part in annual Easter egg hunts. (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273713.cms08
Painting Eggs: It's a tradition to paint the hard-boiled eggs at Easter.
Painting Eggs: It's a tradition to paint the hard-boiled eggs at Easter. (BCCL)See more of :
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Painting Eggs: It's a tradition to paint the hard-boiled eggs at Easter. (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273678.cms09
All you need is a mixture of water, vinegar, and food colouring. Just place the egg in the colour you want, leave it for five minutes and lift it out with tongs!
All you need is a mixture of water, vinegar, and food colouring. Just place the egg in the colour you want, leave it for five minutes and lift it out with tongs! (BCCL)See more of :
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All you need is a mixture of water, vinegar, and food colouring. Just place the egg in the colour you want, leave it for five minutes and lift it out with tongs! (BCCL) /news/world/ready-for-an-easter-feast/eventshow/19273684.cms10
Easter egg roll: The tradition of rolling decorated eggs down grassy hills goes back hundreds of years. It has become the traditional game played at Easter. The White House too, hosts an Easter Egg Roll each year, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. The winner is the one whose egg rolls the farthest. The eggs that are unbroken are eaten after the game.
Easter egg roll: The tradition of rolling decorated eggs down grassy hills goes back hundreds of years. It has become the traditional game played at Easter. The White House too, hosts an Easter Egg Roll each year, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. The winner is the one whose egg rolls the farthest. The eggs that are unbroken are eaten after the game. (BCCL)See more of :
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Easter egg roll: The tradition of rolling decorated eggs down grassy hills goes back hundreds of years. It has become the traditional game played at Easter. The White House too, hosts an Easter Egg Roll each year, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. The winner is the one whose egg rolls the farthest. The eggs that are unbroken are eaten after the game. (BCCL) 
