For travelers visiting Germany in April, do not miss the opportunity to participate in the Easter (Ostern) held vibrantly in this country. This festival originated in ancient times and is trusted by many locals.
Experience Easter in Germany
Things to know about Easter in Germany
Easter in Germany usually takes place in the spring. On this occasion, people will sing and dance to show their respect. People will start offering fruits to give thanks and pray for peace. This is the anniversary of Jesus' resurrection after his crucifixion. People participate in Easter to pray for good luck, good luck, all things multiply and flourish.
1. Time for Easter
People prepare to celebrate Easter
Every year, Easter will take place not according to a fixed day but depending on the moon's cycle. According to the Bible, this is the day Jesus shared his last supper with the disciples. Also on this day, he was betrayed and arrested. For Christians, they take this day to commemorate the Savior. The church will not ring the bell. There will be no accompaniment at the ceremony, but the faithful will not sing hymns.
2. Folk customs and practices during Easter in Germany
One of the customs at Easter is to light a fire on Saturday night. This is the fire symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus. This is a family holiday and is not for Christians. Christians will also begin to participate in campfires and home décor.
The eggs are used during Easter
It is customary for Christians to start dyeing eggs on the 7th day. They will put the eggs in a basket and come to worship at the church. After the ceremony, the adults will take these hidden eggs for children to find. Red eggs bring good luck, blue eggs bring unhappiness. After participating in the game, everyone will gather with traditional dishes such as lamb, grilled chicken, rabbit meat, ...
3. How Germans celebrate Easter
Going to church: Families will start attending church. The ceremony usually takes place very happily with bustling atmosphere. People will decorate a lot of flowers and enjoy extremely happy breakfasts at the church.
House cleaning and decorating: People will start decorating and cleaning their homes. One of the indispensable decorative items is Osterbaum. In the house there will be large vases, colorful eggs are hung to bring the spring atmosphere.
Space for Easter
Easter food : Easter dishes are hearty. Everyone will gather together and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. The special dishes on this occasion are eggs, gatoo, biscuits, chocolate, etc.
Lucky characters: To find eggs, children will rely on characters such as rabbits, foxes, roosters, and storks, etc. These are the lucky characters that are very popular with everyone.
Osterfeuer: The people of Easter will start a campfire. For Germans, the fire signifies luck. This is the fire that promises to protect people from disease and unlucky things.
Above is what travelers need to know about Easter in Germany. If visiting Germany on this occasion, in addition to participating in the festival, tourists can explore other interesting places.
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