One of the holiest festivals in the Christian calendar, Easter, is celebrated
around the world, with great fanfare and religious fervor. While the religious
observations of the festival follow the Christian church, the basic contours of
Easter celebration may vary in different countries, due to regional influences.
These variations straddle almost all the aspects of Easter celebration. In the
majority of countries, Easter bunny is the prominent Easter symbol, while in
France, Easter fish and bells are the major Easter icons. Pre-Lent carnivals are
held across the world, with Rio de Janeiro carnival being the most famous one.
In many Eastern European countries, Easter egg decoration is an integral part of
Easter celebrations.
However, in today's age of rampant commercialization, the religious significance
of Easter is fast losing its relevance. People are increasing embracing the
festive aspect of the festival and Good Friday and Easter Monday have become a
welcome extension to the weekend and a chance to go on the first spring
vacation. Over the years, the festival has taken the shape of a wonderful
occasion to hang around with the long lost friends, close relatives and family
members, and to have a lot of fun together. In our related section, know all
about Easter celebrations around the world.
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