After a long
cold winter, the four day weekend of Easter Monday is coming!! Do you know why
we celebrate Easter Monday? What do people do on this eve?? Well, if you don’t
know, then keep on scrolling to know the answers-Brought to you by PartsAvatar Replacement Parts!
Multicoloured
eggs, cute bunny rabbits are waiting this April! Easter Monday is a time to
spend with your family and loved ones! Let us know about the Easter Monday and
its significance in this article!
What is Easter Monday all about??
It has religious significance, because it is the day after
Christians believe the messiah returned to earth. In Canada, Easter Monday is a
Christian holiday that celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is believed
that on Good Friday, Jesus was crucified and laid to rest in a tomb.
It was
then discovered that Jesus had risen on Easter Sunday. So on religious
accounts, it is the day when Jesus is believed to have returned to earth. It is
believed that Jesus stayed for 40 days appearing to believers and giving
ministry. He healed the sick and proved to doubters that he is son of God.
According to Christians, he ascended to heaven after 40 days.
Do you know why we call it Easter? Easter is derived from
word “Ostara” or “Eostre”, a pagan goddess of fertility. However, the holiday’s
name is also said to have been derived from Pesach- the Hebrew name of Passover,
a Jewish holiday.
It is also believed that the last supper took place during
the specific part of Passover traditions.
The name “Easter Monday” varies from place to place. For
instance, the day after Easter is also called Bright Monday, Wet Monday or
Renewal Monday.
In Canada according to Employment standards act, it is a
statutory holiday throughout all the Canada except British Columbia.
The Easter egg
Without Easter eggs there is no fun of Easter. But why do we
engage in egg hunting games or moreover, do you know why eggs are seen as
symbolic figure of Easter?
Well, Eggs symbolize new life, as Jesus began his new life
after his resurrection on Easter Sunday and cracked eggs symbolize the cracked
tomb. Eggs also recall the shape of the stone that rolled away on Easter Sunday
from the tomb that held Jesus’ body.
Modern eastern celebrations revolve around eggs. They are
painted in different patterns, rolled down the hill and eaten if they are of
chocolate variety.
Celebrating Easter
Monday in Canada!
Several Canadian Christians attend non secular services on Easter
Monday. They mark their vacations with family gatherings, food, eggs hunts or exchanging
chocolate eggs as gifts.
A less commonly practiced Christian belief is scented water.
In past Churchgoers, would return from the church with holy water scented with
perfume. They used to sprinkle that holy water on their pets, loved ones and throughout
their home to lay good into these. “May you never wither” was often uttered
during this event. Some Orthodox Church going families still engage in this
tradition to purify their house and loved ones with holy water.
Feast is the most loved and common celebratory event among
Canadians. Families get together and enjoy a large dinner in the company of
their loved ones. Mashed Potatoes, gravy, turkey, ham, beets, carrots and
stuffing can be commonly found in a traditional Easter Monday feast! Family
members say graces before the meal.
Several craft shows, outdoor exhibitions and other family
friendly activities are organized during Easter Monday. Local organizations,
host pancake breakfast for every age group.
Easter egg hunt is a real pleasure for every age group. Many
parks organize Easter egg hunt competition where adults hide painted eggs and
children have fun in hunting these chocolate treats. Easter Monday celebrations
may differ from country to country and culture to culture as the Bible does not
recount what happened on Easter Monday. Let us see how every country celebrates
Easter Monday.
Easter Monday in
Australia
Easter Monday is seen as a public holiday in Australia.
Sporting events like oak bank Easter racing carnival, Australian three
peaks race in Tasmania and stawell gift in Victoria are popular among them.
Easter Monday in
Hungary
Easter Monday is also known as Ducking Monday in Hungary
because Men visit women and ask for
permission for sprinkling holy water by reciting Easter poem and they get eggs(chocolate
mostly) in exchange.
Easter Monday in
Ireland
In Ireland, Easter Monday is a day of remembrance for the men
and women who sacrificed themselves in the Easter rising which began on Easter
Monday 1916.
Easter Monday in UK
Easter Monday is a bank holiday in United Kingdom. It’s
interesting to see that people in Leicestershire hold a bottle kicking match
and hard pie scramble on this day.
Easter Monday in US
In US, Easter Monday is largely ignored and is not a federal
holiday. Even so, some regions still celebrate it and it is a part of spring
break of some states.
Have you ever heard about White House Easter egg roll? It is
the most notable celebration of US that happens in white house and sponsored by
the President. There are many fun activities like live music and cooking demonstrations
by world class chefs held during this event.
The history of white house hosting egg roll goes back to
1870s when kids in Washington DC would take their Easter eggs to Capitol Hill
to roll them. The congress soon passed the bill to outlaw egg rolling in the
capitol.
After this some kids approached the then president Rutherford
Hayes for a place to roll their Easter eggs. He issued an order that allowed
egg rolling to take place on white house grounds.
Easter Monday in other
parts of world
In Guyana, people fly kites on this day which is made on Holy
Saturday, the Saturday before Easter.
People in Netherlands have festive breakfast and go for
hiking on this day.
In Asian countries like Hong Kong, people hold special events
of painting Easter eggs and Easter egg races.
Similarly in Portugal and Italy, people go on picnics.
So, Bottom line?? Well, whether you like to spend your Easter
Monday in a traditional way or modern way, just create your own memorable
event. PartsAvatar Auto Parts hope you find your own special way to have fun on
this great day!!
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