It was on a Friday that the world had to witness how Jesus Christ died on the cross. He was crucified for the sins of the world as a means of forgiveness and salvation. However, two days went by and He has proven Himself as the Son of God by resurrecting and continuously showering us with blessings, guidance and hope. As we now celebrate Easter Sunday, we will discover how this momentous occasion is celebrated all around the world.
In Florence, Italy, people are celebrating Easter with a 350-year old tradition that is truly explosive and fun. It is called as Scorpio del Carro, otherwise known as Explosion of the Cart. A delicately-designed cart is filled with fireworks and is roamed around the streets by people adorned with 15th century costumes.
Its final stop is the Duomo where the Archbishop of Florence lights the fuse. The lighting of the fuse is done during an Easter Mass and outside, people will get to witness a meaningful fireworks display. This tradition dates back to the First Crusade and is a symbol for their hopes of a great harvest.
Starting with the Via Crucis that the Pope commemorates on a Good Friday, a mass is celebrated on Holy Saturday and on Easter Sunday. On the St. Peter’s Square, people are gathered to await the Pope’s blessings, identified as “Urbi Et Orbi.” Everyone awaits for the Pope to stay at his balcony and bless the visitors and Christians all over the world.
Dating back 130 years ago, the White House hosted an Easter Egg Roll that is being done up to now. The mechanics of the game includes rolling a colored egg with a spoon. However, modern innovations to the game are being included to the Easter Day celebration. There are musical mini-shows, coloring activities, Easter Egg Hunt and more.
If you happen to have your vacation on any Southern French Town on Easter Monday, you need to have a fork with you. As a part of its annual celebration, a giant omelet is served to be eaten by everyone in attendance at the town’s main square. The giant omelet takes up about 4,500 eggs and the story behind this gigantic proportions is quite remarkable. Napoleon was travelling to the South of France when he and his army were served with some omelet. He liked the taste very much and he ordered the people to cook him and his army some omelet to eat.
Also referred to as the “Ducking Monday,” the people of Hungary observes Easter Monday with water. Men sprinkle cologne, water, or ask for a kiss from a woman during the festivity. This tradition values water that has healing, cleansing and fertility properties.
Every Easter Sunday we are all reminded that the Glory of the Lord is greater than our woes. His resurrection is a symbol of hope, renewal and new beginnings that everyone needs to believe despite the trials in o
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