Unique Easter Traditions Around the World

In Australia, the Easter Bilby is a unique character that replaces the traditional Easter Bunny. The bilby is a native Australian marsupial, and its promotion helps raise awareness and support for its conservation, as it is an endangered species.

Italy is known for its Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) in Florence. A cart packed with fireworks is led through the streets before being ignited to ensure a good harvest, and it's a tradition that dates back over 350 years.

The Polish celebrate Easter Monday with Śmigus-Dyngus, also known as Wet Monday. On this day, people playfully sprinkle water on each other, with origins that are believed to date back to pagan times.

In Spain, Semana Santa (Holy Week) is marked by solemn processions. Notably, in Seville, penitents in traditional robes and hoods parade through the streets, while massive floats bearing religious icons are carried by teams of costaleros.

A deeply religious country, the Philippines observes Easter with a tradition called Salubong. This involves a reenactment of the Biblical account of the Virgin Mary meeting the resurrected Jesus, complete with statues and a procession at dawn on Easter Sunday.

Swedish Easter traditions resemble Halloween, with children dressing up as Easter witches and going door-to-door for sweets. This tradition, known as Påskkärring, is a blend of old folklore and the Easter holiday.

On the island of Corfu in Greece, Easter Saturday is celebrated with Pot Throwing. People throw pots, pans, and other earthenware out of windows, symbolizing the welcoming of spring and the new crops that will be gathered in new pots.

In the town of Haux, France, a giant omelette is served up in the main square on Easter Monday. Made with thousands of eggs, it's a tradition that's said to have been started by Napoleon and his army.

A peculiar Norwegian tradition is Påskekrim, where people indulge in reading crime novels during the Easter holiday. This tradition started from a very successful book marketing campaign in the early 20th century and has stuck ever since.

In Bermuda, Good Friday is celebrated with kite flying. This tradition symbolizes Christ's ascension to heaven and is a colorful and festive event with kites of various shapes and sizes taking to the skies.