Celebration Guide
Unique Easter Traditions Around the World
Different countries have unique Easter traditions. In Australia, the Easter Bilby replaces the Easter Bunny to raise awareness for the endangered species. Italy has the "Explosion of the Cart" to ensure a good harvest. Poland celebrates Wet Monday by playfully sprinkling water on each other. Spain marks Holy Week with solemn processions. The Philippines observes Easter with a reenactment of the Virgin Mary meeting Jesus. Sweden has children dressing up as Easter witches. Greece celebrates Easter Saturday with pot throwing. France serves a giant omelette on Easter Monday. Norwegians indulge in reading crime novels during Easter. Bermuda celebrates Good Friday with kite flying.