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Every year, Easter arrives with its traditions full of joy and reflection. For many people, especially in Christian cultures, Easter is a time to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus. But beyond its religious meaning, this holiday has roots that go way back: spring, the rebirth of nature, and new beginnings. From these origins come well-known symbols like colored eggs and the Easter bunny, which have centuries of history long before they were wrapped in chocolate and sold in stores.
Eggs, for example, represent new life and rebirth. In the Middle Ages, eggs were forbidden during Lent, so people decorated them and gave them as gifts to celebrate the end of fasting. The bunny, known for its fast reproduction, became a symbol of fertility and new life in spring. In
Germany, the story of a magical bunny laying colorful eggs for children first appeared and that idea quickly spread across the world.
Each country has added its own beautiful twist to Easter. Here's a quick trip around the globe:
Colombia : Holy Week is very important, with solemn processions, traditional music, family gatherings, and delicious regional dishes. It’s a time for reflection and spiritual connection.
Spain : Easter (Semana Santa) is deeply rooted in tradition, with breathtaking processions featuring dramatic music, candles, and people in traditional robes. Cities like Seville and Málaga are especially famous for their moving Holy Week events.
Cuba : While not widely celebrated as a national holiday, Easter has seen a quiet revival. Families may attend church, enjoy a meal together, or take the time to rest and reflect.
United Kingdom : Children participate in egg rolling down hills and enjoy “Easter egg hunts” in gardens and parks.
United States : Families attend church, paint eggs, and join in large community egg hunts. The Easter Bunny is a big star here!
Sweden & 
Finland : Kids dress up as little Easter witches with painted faces and scarves, going door to door for treats.
Greece : Easter is the most important religious holiday. People dye eggs red to symbolize the blood of Christ, and there’s a traditional egg-cracking game during the Easter feast.
Switzerland : A fun twist: here it’s not the Easter Bunny, but a cuckoo bird that brings the eggs!
Isn’t it beautiful how diverse our world is? Whether you celebrate Easter through faith, family, fun, or not at all, this time of year still carries a message that resonates universally: renewal. The idea that we can start again, open up to change, and welcome what’s blooming in our lives.
So here’s a gentle invitation for you:
What would you like to renew in your life?
What do you enjoy most about this season?
I’d love to hear from you!
How is Easter celebrated in your country or family?
Or if it’s not celebrated, what special things do you do during this time of year?
Eggs, for example, represent new life and rebirth. In the Middle Ages, eggs were forbidden during Lent, so people decorated them and gave them as gifts to celebrate the end of fasting. The bunny, known for its fast reproduction, became a symbol of fertility and new life in spring. In
Germany, the story of a magical bunny laying colorful eggs for children first appeared and that idea quickly spread across the world.Each country has added its own beautiful twist to Easter. Here's a quick trip around the globe:
Colombia : Holy Week is very important, with solemn processions, traditional music, family gatherings, and delicious regional dishes. It’s a time for reflection and spiritual connection. Spain : Easter (Semana Santa) is deeply rooted in tradition, with breathtaking processions featuring dramatic music, candles, and people in traditional robes. Cities like Seville and Málaga are especially famous for their moving Holy Week events.Cuba : While not widely celebrated as a national holiday, Easter has seen a quiet revival. Families may attend church, enjoy a meal together, or take the time to rest and reflect. United Kingdom : Children participate in egg rolling down hills and enjoy “Easter egg hunts” in gardens and parks.United States : Families attend church, paint eggs, and join in large community egg hunts. The Easter Bunny is a big star here! Sweden & Finland : Kids dress up as little Easter witches with painted faces and scarves, going door to door for treats. Greece : Easter is the most important religious holiday. People dye eggs red to symbolize the blood of Christ, and there’s a traditional egg-cracking game during the Easter feast.Switzerland : A fun twist: here it’s not the Easter Bunny, but a cuckoo bird that brings the eggs!Isn’t it beautiful how diverse our world is? Whether you celebrate Easter through faith, family, fun, or not at all, this time of year still carries a message that resonates universally: renewal. The idea that we can start again, open up to change, and welcome what’s blooming in our lives.
So here’s a gentle invitation for you:
What would you like to renew in your life? What do you enjoy most about this season? I’d love to hear from you! How is Easter celebrated in your country or family? Or if it’s not celebrated, what special things do you do during this time of year?Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s share a little piece of our world with each other.
DeirisC
¡Hablemos de la Pascua! Huevos, conejos y un montón de simbolismo
Cada año, la Pascua llega con sus tradiciones llenas de alegría y reflexión. Para muchas personas, especialmente en culturas cristianas, la Pascua es un momento para conmemorar la resurrección de Jesús. Pero más allá del significado religioso, esta festividad tiene raíces muy antiguas: la llegada de la primavera, el renacer de la naturaleza y los nuevos comienzos. De ahí vienen símbolos muy conocidos como los huevos de colores y el conejo de Pascua, que tienen siglos de historia ¡mucho antes de volverse de chocolate!
Los huevos, por ejemplo, representan la vida nueva y el renacimiento. En la Edad Media, durante la Cuaresma, no se permitía comer huevos, así que la gente los decoraba y los regalaba al final del ayuno como símbolo de celebración. El conejo, conocido por su rápida reproducción, se asoció con la fertilidad y la nueva vida en primavera. En
Alemania, nació la historia de un conejo mágico que dejaba huevos de colores a los niños bien portados ¡y esta idea saltó rápidamente a otros países!Cada nación ha sumado su propio toque especial a esta época. ¡Demos una vuelta por el mundo!
Colombia – La Semana Santa es muy importante, con procesiones solemnes, música tradicional, reuniones familiares y deliciosos platos típicos. Es un tiempo de reflexión y conexión espiritual.España : La Semana Santa está profundamente arraigada en la cultura, con impresionantes procesiones que incluyen música dramática, velas e imágenes religiosas. Ciudades como Sevilla y Málaga son especialmente conocidas por sus celebraciones impactantes.Cuba : Aunque no se celebra de forma nacional, en los últimos años la Pascua ha resurgido con actos religiosos más privados. Muchas familias aprovechan para descansar, compartir en casa o asistir a misa.Reino Unido : Los niños participan en carreras donde hacen rodar huevos colina abajo y disfrutan de búsquedas de huevos en jardines y parques.Estados Unidos : Las familias asisten a la iglesia, pintan huevos y se unen a grandes búsquedas comunitarias. ¡El conejo de Pascua es la estrella del momento!Suecia y Finlandia : Los niños se disfrazan de brujitas de Pascua, con caras pintadas y pañuelos, y van de casa en casa pidiendo dulces.Grecia : La Pascua es la fiesta religiosa más importante. Se tiñen huevos de rojo, símbolo de la sangre de Cristo, y se juega a romperlos entre familiares durante la cena pascual.Suiza : Aquí, el encargado de traer los huevos no es un conejo, ¡sino un pájaro cuco! ¿Verdad que es hermoso ver cómo cada cultura vive esta época de manera única? Aunque no celebres la Pascua de forma religiosa, esta temporada trae un mensaje que resuena en todos: la renovación. Es el momento perfecto para dejar atrás lo que ya no necesitamos, abrir espacio a lo nuevo y florecer desde adentro.
Así que hoy te dejo una invitación con mucho cariño:
¿Qué te gustaría renovar en tu vida? ¿Qué disfrutas más de esta época del año? ¡Me encantaría leerte! ¿Se celebra la Pascua en tu país o en tu familia? Y si no se celebra, ¿qué actividades o costumbres especiales disfrutas en esta temporada?¡Cuéntamelo en los comentarios! Vamos a compartir un pedacito de nuestras tradiciones y culturas entre todos.
DeirisC
