Easter Traditions From Around The World

Happy Easter

from Lake Norman Woman Magazine!

Here are some interesting Easter traditions from around the globe that might have you grateful for the simplicity of an Easter Egg Hunt!

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Butt er lambs. In Russia, the Easter meal is accompanied by a pat of butter that is made into the shape of a lamb. It dates back to ancient times when it was considered lucky to come across a lamb.

The East er Bilby. Bilbies are small rabbit-size marsupials that are endangered in Australia--confectioners there have taken to making chocolate likenesses of the animal with monies going toward preserving the species.

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Leave it t o t he French. Every Easter Monday, the residents of Haux in France crack more than 4,500 eggs into a gigantic pan to create an enormous omelet that serves over 1,000 people.

A Hu ng ary splash! In Hungary, women dress up in traditional clothes on Easter Sunday and get splashed with water. This ritual is associated with fertility and cleansing rites left over from pagan times.

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Tobacco at East er? In Papua New Guinea, Easter trees at the front of churches are decorated with sticks of tobacco and packs of cigarettes.

East er Red in Greece. Easter traditions around the globe include multi-colored, decorated eggs, but in Greece you will find only red eggs. Red is the color of life as well as a representation of the blood of Christ. 6

self We know how busy life can get—kids, work, family, friends … sometimes just getting dinner on the table is a Herculean feat! So in an effort to save our readers some time, effort, and money here are a few tips, tricks, and hacks that might come in handy in your busy world!

Use Kool-Aid to dye your eggs … just pour one envelope of each Kool-Aid color and 2/3 cup water into separate glasses, stirring to dissolve the drink mix; submerge eggs until the desired color is reached.

For a special Easter brunch item, dip your French toast in a coating of corn flakes right before you put it in the pan.

Tip s, tricks, & Hacks e a ste r e di t i on Colorful deviled eggs will be an Easter fav ! Boil as usual then shell them and remove the yolk. Put the halved eggs into food dye (add three drops of food coloring and one teaspoon vinegar to a small glass of water— filled about 2/3 of the way full—for each color you want to create). The eggs will color fast so for pastels, keep a watchful eye. And don’t worry about the eggs tasting like vinegar; they have no more vinegar taste than if you had dyed them in their shell.

Use colorful marshmallow Peeps for S’mores … kids love ‘em!

Accidentally drop a piece of eggshell into your bowl? Simply wet one of your fingers with water and gently touch the piece of shell; it will easily stick to your finger. Also, a larger piece of shell will retrieve the broken shard.

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Kri sten Ingra m was recently appointed to the Steering Committee for the Town of Huntersville to represent the residents in regards to the Huntersville 2040 Community Plan. The plan details Huntersville’s visions, goals, policies, and strategies to manage growth and provide high-quality public facilities and services for all citizens.

Jill Bi eber is proud to announce the grand opening of Pinkies On Main. Located at 162 North Main Street in Mooresville, Pinkies is a full-service nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, acrylics, and more.

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Jenn Maj us is a self-published author of a young adult Dystopian novel, The Landry Chronicles: Exordium. Also a teen mentor, she aims to “inspire the next generation to make their dreams a reality, even when it’s not easy.”

Lake Norman area youth Emil y Park er and Da nya Tyl er are currently serving 18-month missions with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Emily has completed almost two years of coursework on academic scholarship at Brigham Young University, studying psychology and political science; and Danya will be studying civil engineering at Brigham Young University upon her return.

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