Easter
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In Germany, Easter, besides
Christmas is the most important holiday.
On this sacred day all Christians
celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the grave.
This is the greatest and most joyful event of the year
for the believers, when the tragedy of Jesus' crucifixion
on Good Friday was healed by the message of the angel
at the empty tomb "He is not here. He is risen!"
There is a belief that the name "Easter" originates
from an ancient Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn named
"Eastre", "Eostre", or "Ostara".
In German households there is
Spring cleaning and decorations are brought into the
home, budding twigs, crocuses and daffodils, willow
and birch, the first shoots of grasses, or wheat sprouts.
Easter trees, small trees or branches, decorated with
eggs, have long been a part of German Easter celebration.
An inseparable part of the holiday is the gorgeous Easter
meal taken after a long period of severe fasting.
One of the best sites on the net
most fully uncovering the topic of German Easter is
Ostern
in Deutschland ( in German). The site gives exhaustive
info on all aspects of Easter, starting from its religious
meaning, attributes like Easter hare, Easter eggs, Easter
lamb, Easter water and candles, and to Easter recipes
and games. The site is totally in German, but its English
version is on the way to be available soon.
It is interesting to explore facts
about Easter customs in Germany. Here are ideas about
Easter celebration in Germany:
