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1. EASTER
in our country

3. Easter traditions
 The origin of the Easter holidays is
 in Christianity derived from "Easter"
 from Saturday to Sunday, when he rose
from the dead
 Jesus Christ.
 Easter traditions are
 extremely rich
 but also diverse.
 They are a celebration of spring,
the awakening of nature
from winter sleep and the birth of new life.

4. The most typical tradition in our country is
the cleaning of homes,
exorcism and Easter decoration,
which makes our homes shine with colorful
spring colors and typical decorations,
among which reign painted Easter eggs.

5. However, they are one of the most important for
Christians
holidays of the year, believers gather in
churches,
to remind
Christ's crucifixion and resurrection
and honored his message.

6. Easter
is celebrated all over
the world,
but in almost every country
its traditions differ.

7.  Easter holidays are starting here in Slovakia
 for Christian believers already on Maundy Thursday.
On Good Friday, they commemorate the crucifixion
 Jesus Christ and they fast all day.
 Holy Saturday marks the end of the 40-day fast
 and the Easter Vigil begins the celebration
 Christ's Resurrection.

8. This means that they are held on Saturday evenings
in churches of devotion,
they consist of a ceremony of light - blessing
Easter fire and candle, so-called paschal.
The devotions culminate in the celebration of the
Resurrection
and the bells will ring again in the churches.
Decoration in the church
on Easter

9. Easter Sunday
is the central holiday of Easter,
because it is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
Christ.
That's why in most Slovak households
 a festive atmosphere reigns, which is part of
the menu is richer and more varied after the fasting
period.
 They are usually served sliced or smoked
 meat with potato mayonnaise
 salad, cold plated bowls
 and sandwiches, but also desserts and cakes,
 among which there is also an Easter lamb.

10. Symbols of Easter:
Easter bunny
Easter hen
Easter lamb
Easter chick
Easter skunks
Easter eggs

12.  Easter traditionally culminates on Monday
 dousing and whipping girls and women.
These traditions still exist in Slovakia
they follow depending on the individual regions.

14. Easter eggs

16. Easter eggs and skunks

20. Easter ham, smoked meat, sausage, eggs

21. Lined bowls

23. Happy Easter