Easter around the world
YA book by Shannon Knudsen
"German homes are full of
bright decorations each
year for Easter. Many
bring home yellow daffodils
and pink cherry blossoms.
The flowers remind everyone
how spring has come. Some
families as well bring
willow branches inside
and put them in vases. Easter
eggs are hung on the branches
to make egg trees. Family
lore tells children that
for German households, Easter
treats are brought by a fox,
a crane or a cuckoo bird. But
in most parts of German
countryside, children hope for
a visit from the Easter Hare.
The young ones hope the
Easter Hare will lay eggs in
the nests during the night.
Some children as well make
a special Easter egg for
their parents. On this
egg, they write a promise
to do chores. Early on
Easter Sunday morning, the
German young ones run to
check the nests they made
the day before. They likely
find chocolate bunnies,
chocolate eggs, and colorful
Easter eggs. After eating
their sweet treats, the
children have egg hunts
and games. At that time,
the German children give
to parents the special
decorated eggs. Then
many families to go church
(Lutheran, Reformed, Free,
R. Catholic, other denominations).
They all spend the entire day
enjoying a good meal
and visiting with loved ones.
Together they share the joy
that Easter and springtime
bring!
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