Special Czech Easter traditions
Czechs may be one of the most secular nations in Europe, but when it comes to Christian holidays such as Easter or Christmas, they are very keen to observe traditions, even if they don’t know anything about their origin. The Easter holiday has always symbolized the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is a movable holiday, with Easter Sunday following the first full moon after the first day of spring. This year, Easter has fallen on March 23rd and 24th. But whether it comes a week earlier or a week later, the weather here in the Czech Republic usually doesn’t indicate that winter has departed. Whatever the weather, however, people associate Easter with the coming of spring. If it is cold, they at least cut branches to let them blossom in the warmth of their homes.
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