10 Interesting Fact About Easter

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• Easter is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after the first full moon in spring.
• Easter is believed to come from the word ancient Saxon Eostre which refers to the goddess of fertility and spring.
• Easter eggs were first painted and decorated in the 13th century by the Germans.
• At first, Easter eggs were only painted with natural colors such as brick red, blue and yellow.
• In some countries, such as Britain and Australia, people throw eggs on Easter Sundays as traditional games.
• Besides eggs, rabbits are also a symbol of Easter. Rabbits are considered as symbols of fertility and prosperity.
• Initially, long and thin bread known as Hot Cross Buns was only eaten on the Great Friday, but now a popular food during the Easter season.
• In Spain, people celebrate Easter with La Mona de Pascua, a giant cake consisting of several beautiful layers and decorations.
• People in Finland celebrate Easter by visiting the tombs of relatives and putting candles there.
• In some countries, such as Poland and Hungary, people celebrate Easter by preparing traditional foods such as sausages and human rights.