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Trees, in general, symbolized strength, renewal, creation, growth; as with animal motifs, the parts (leaves, branches) had the same symbolic meaning as the whole. The oak tree was a sacred to the ancient god Perun , the most powerful of the pagan Slavic pantheon , and thus oak leaves symbolized strength.
There are also traditional Easter foods that vary by region and culture. Many traditional Easter games and customs developed, such as egg rolling, egg tapping, and cascarones or confetti eggs. [11] Egg hunting, originating in the idea of searching for the empty tomb, is an activity that remains popular among children.
Easter traditions in Poland (10 P) Pages in category "Slavic Easter traditions" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Just because so many of the traditions on this list involve cooking, it doesn't mean you have to spend your Easter weekend chained to the stove. Instead, many people opt to dine out on the holiday.
Add this to your list of Easter desserts to try this year! In Finland, people enjoy a traditional Easter dessert called Mämmi, a sweet malted rye pudding often served with milk or cream. Marko ...
From coloring eggs to gifting baskets full of candy, here's the history behind your favorite Easter traditions. The post The History Behind 13 Popular Easter Traditions appeared first on Reader's ...
Slavic Easter traditions (1 C, 11 P) T. Traditional Easter games (6 P) Pages in category "Easter traditions" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total.
It is usually served as an accompaniment to rich Easter breads called paska in Ukraine and kulich in Russia (where the "paskha" name is also used in the Southern regions) and Poland “Pascha”. [3] The Easter foods; bread and cheese paska are very rich and made of many dairy items given up during Great Lent. They are brought to church on ...