Six of the world’s weirdest Easter traditions
Some of these traditions are pretty weird to say the least.
We all have our own special Easter traditions, and while some may seem weird to others, they’re normal to you, so now we take time to go through what we feel are 6 of the weirdest traditions around.
Some of the traditions such as Easter egg hunts and chocolate Easter Bunnies are celebrated right around the world, but some (like those listed below) are generally restricted to one country and even region. If you’re a bit bored with the usual Easter traditions, you might want to try out one or two of these.
1. The butter lambs of Russia
In Russia, the Easter meal is typically accompanied by a knob of butter fashioned into the shape of a lamb. It dates back to ancient times when it was considered a lucky omen to meet a lamb.
Why a lamb? Because you can be certain it’s not Satan in disguise. Old Beelzebub can take on the form of all animals, except the lamb because of its religious symbolism.
2. The Easter Bilby from Australia
In an attempt to raise awareness about the dwindling Bilby population, confectioners in Australia have taken to making chocolate likenesses of this small rabbit-size marsupial. Aussies can scoff at will, knowing that every bite they take is helping to save an endangered species.
3. The world’s biggest Easter omelette in France
Every Easter Monday, the residents of Haux crack more than 4 500 eggs into a gigantic pan to create a massive Easter omelette that serves over 1 000 people. Each family breaks the eggs in their homes in the morning and then gathers in the main square, where the eggs are cooked for lunch.
4. A time to splash out, Hungary
In Hungary, some women dress up in traditional clothes on Easter Sunday and get splashed with water.
5. The Easter Bunny sees red in Greece
Easter is known around the world for multi-coloured, decorated eggs. But in Greece you will find only red eggs. Red is the colour of life, you see, as well as a representation of the blood of Christ.
6. Criminal intent in Norway
Easter time is crime time in Norway. Television channels run crime shows and a slew of new detective novels are commissioned to come out just before Easter. People across the country escape into their mountain cabins and spend the weekend with the ‘Whodunnit’ television shows or books.
Content courtesy of Wanderlust magazine: https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/worlds-craziest-easter-traditions/.
