When someone says, “It might be a white Easter this year,” do you imagine snow… or a table full of eggs, ham, and whipped cream desserts?

Easter is one of the most symbol-rich and joyfully colourful holidays of the year. A true celebration of spring, renewal, tradition, and sugar overload, it brings together ancient rituals, family customs, quirky symbols (hello, Easter Bunny!), and even some curious linguistic expressions.

Let’s take a closer look at what makes this holiday so unique, delightful – and universally lovable.

A Feast of Symbols, Rituals, and Temptations

Easter is the most important Christian holiday, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet even for the non-religious, it’s a cherished celebration – a moment for family, good food, and that unmistakable scent of fresh spring air mixed with… melted chocolate.

Across the world (and even within countries), Easter is celebrated differently. Some cultures focus on blessing baskets of food, others on early morning church services, egg hunts, or lavish meals.

In Germany, for example, Osterzopf (a sweet braided bread) is a must. In the U.K., it’s all about hot cross buns, while in the U.S., brunch buffets and plastic eggs filled with candy rule the day.

Easter Eggs: From Natural Dyes to Instagram-Worthy Art

Decorating eggs is one of Easter’s most beloved traditions. Families gather around the table, turning simple eggs into tiny works of art.

While commercial dye kits are popular, many people now return to natural methods: onion skins, beetroot, spinach, turmeric… Nature’s palette is pretty powerful.

In some parts of Eastern Europe (like Slovenia), people use wax-resist techniques to create intricate, symmetrical patterns that have been passed down through generations – true folk art that deserves a spotlight of its own.

The Bunny Who Lays Eggs?

Let’s address the (adorably confusing) elephant in the room: Why does a bunny bring eggs?

The Easter Bunny is one of the strangest, yet most lovable, holiday icons. While biologically inaccurate (rabbits don’t lay eggs – we checked), this tradition actually has German roots.

The “Osterhase” first appeared in German Lutheran folklore as a hare that delivered coloured eggs to well-behaved children. German immigrants brought this tradition to America in the 1700s, and the rest is… sugary history. Today, the chocolate bunny is an Easter superstar.

Why Does Easter Change Its Date Every Year?

Unlike fixed holidays like Christmas, Easter moves – and many people wonder why.

The answer lies in the moon. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. That means it can fall anytime between 22 March and 25 April.

This rule was established at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, which also explains why most of us have to Google the date every year. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Sayings, Idioms & Egg-ceptional Expressions

Easter has left its mark not just on our diets, but also on our language:

• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket – great life advice
• Mad as a March hare – inspired by the rabbit’s famously energetic spring behaviour
• A good egg – a kind, dependable person

Whether symbolic, poetic, or punny, Easter idioms are a reminder of just how deeply this holiday is embedded in many cultures.

And You? How Do You Celebrate Easter?

Do you stick with tradition – decorated eggs, ham, family brunch, and church service?

Or do you go modern – plant-based recipes, garden egg hunts, and DIY spring décor?

Whatever your way of celebrating, one thing is clear: Easter brings people together – across countries, cultures, and chocolate preferences.

P.S. May your Easter be full of joy, peace, flavour… and maybe just the right amount of chaos. And if the bunny really does bring eggs this year, may they be made of the finest chocolate.