Quirky Easter Traditions

When it comes to Easter, no doubt you know the drill: chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, trips to church, Easter egg hunts… but did you know that Easter is celebrated in different ways around the world? Here are some of the quirkiest traditions from around the world – how will you be celebrating Easter this year?

Eating bilbies Did you know in Australia, as well as having chocolate shaped bunnies to eat at Easter they also have chocolate bilbies? Bilbies are native to Australia but are in danger of becoming extinct, they are marsupials like most of Australia’s creatures and resemble rabbits. One way to raise awareness of their plight is by selling chocolate bilbies.

Solving crimes You might have noticed that True Crime is a popular genre here but did you know that in Norway, Easter is the time for solving crime? TV channels run crime shows and it is the time that publishers release their latest detective novels. Apparently, even their milk cartons at this time of year have short detective stories on them!

Hunting red eggs While Easter egg hunts are fairly common across the world, in Greece you will only find red eggs as it is the colour of life and Easter is the time that Christ rose from the dead. It is the most commonly found decorated eggs in Greece and are used in baking and in egg hunts.

Creating the world’s biggest omelette On Easter Monday, the people of Haux in France come together to create a giant omelette which usually serves around 1000 people!