It is interesting to explore facts about Easter
customs in Germany. Here are ideas about Easter celebration in Germany:
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In Germany, Easter commences on the Good Friday with the draping
of cross. It is on this day, people eat fish as a part of Easter
feast.
In the menu of special Easter lunch on the Easter Sunday, colored
Easter eggs and lamb shaped cake acquire prominent positions. In the
sweets, people relish the cookies and chocolate candies.
As a part of Easter traditions in Germany, egg hunt game is very
popular among the Germans. Another game that is enjoyed by kids is
Chocolate kiss.
To give a warm welcome to the spring season, there is a tradition
of burning the old Christmas trees in a specially chosen venue.
Green colored Easter eggs are used on the Maundy Holy Thursday.
In the Oberammergau town of Germany, passion play is held which
is based on the life of Jesus Christ. It's a play in which about
1200 villagers participate and the play is a real long one,
extending up to six hours.
Before the start of Lent season, a special carnival called
Fasching is held. Its major attractions include a parade in which
people showoff their masks.
Kids light huge bonfires on the Easter eve.
German people prepare a special recipe called Cruller, which is a
kind of thick doughnut.
