easter traditions

PRESENTATION

easter traditions

around the world

Kite Flying in Bermuda

The people in Bermuda aim high for Easter. Kite flying is everyone’s favorite pastime during the holidays. Bermudians make their own kites with wooden sticks, colorful paper.

Kite Flying in Bermuda

The people in Bermuda _______________ (fly) kites on Easter.

Murder Mystery Reading

Påskekrimmen is the Norwegian tradition of reading, watching, and listening to detective stories during the Easter holidays. People listen to these stories on the radio and watch TV programmes. The milk company also print stories on milk cartons!

Murder Mystery Reading

People in Norway _________________ (read) crime stories on Easter.

Easter Nest Hiding

In Germany people hide Easter nests for kids. The nests are actually decorated baskets or boxes with chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, candy, and toys.

Easter Nest Hiding

Children in Germany _______________________ (look) for Easter nests.

Halloweening

Sweden celebrates Halloween in spring: on Thursday before Easter, kids dress up as witches and go from door to door to ask for candy.

Halloweening

Kids in Sweden _______________( dress up) as witches and go from door to door to ask for candy.

Clay Pot Throwing

Be careful when you're visiting Greece on Easter! On Easter Saturday at 11 a.m., people in Corfu throw clay pots (of all sizes) from their balconies.

Clay Pot Throwing

On Easter Sunday, people in Corfu ________________ (throw) clay pots from their balconies.

Water Fighting

People in Poland celebrate Śmigus Dyngus (Poured Monday) by pouring water at each other. The weapons are water guns, empty bottles, and, of course, buckets.

Water Fighting

He __________________ (pour) water at the girls.