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http://www.mirror.co.uk/2009/04/09/weird-easter-traditions-from-around-the-world-115875-21266238/It's Easter weekend and Britain is stocking up on chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, but elsewhere in the world there are some extremely wacky traditions going on...
NeoDevin said:http://www.fractallywrong.com/images/zombiejesus.gif
http://www.fractallywrong.com/?p=229
OmCheeto said:OMG. That's terrible.
Loved it.
NeoDevin said:Glad you liked it. I shared it with my cousin, and he got offended. We've now spent a good deal of time arguing about whether or not Jesus was a zombie (with me laughing all the while, and he, presumably, getting more and more upset). I won't go into details, as I'm probably pushing the guidelines to their limit just by posting the comic, but I thought I should share it.
http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/apr2009/4/1/easter-traditions-image-1-204703320.jpg
3. On Maundy Thursday in Verges, in Spain, a traditional “death dance” is performed which involves a parade down the streets of the medieval town. Everyone involved is dressed in costumes and the procession ends with frightening skeletons carrying boxes of ashes. The scary dance begins at midnight and continues for three hours into the early morning.
8. In Latvia, the traditional Easter game played by the children is similar to conkers – but with eggs. Players pair off and use hard-boiled coloured eggs joined together with string. Competitors bang the ends of the eggs together until one player’s egg breaks. The winner is the player with the stronger egg. It sounds a bit messy to us.
Borek said:Never heard about the Polish tradition described on the mirror site, will have to tell Marzena about it.
Borek said:Not yet. Partially yes. But then my head turns grey, perhaps that's a sign I should stop helping.
Some of the weirdest Easter traditions from around the world include egg rolling in the United States, water pouring in the Czech Republic, and men being spanked with willow branches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Many of these traditions have their roots in ancient pagan rituals and customs. For example, egg rolling has its origins in pagan spring festivals, and water pouring is believed to have originated from the cleansing rituals of early Christians.
The Easter holiday is deeply rooted in cultural and religious beliefs, and as such, different countries and regions have developed their own unique traditions over time. These traditions may seem bizarre to outsiders, but they hold great significance and meaning to the people who practice them.
The significance of these traditions varies depending on the country or region. In some cases, they are meant to symbolize rebirth and renewal, while in others, they are believed to bring good luck and prosperity. Additionally, some traditions are meant to honor and remember the sacrifices of religious figures such as Jesus Christ.
Yes, many of these traditions are still practiced today, although some have evolved over time. In some countries, they may be observed as part of larger cultural or religious events, while in others, they may be passed down through generations as family traditions. However, with the increasing globalization and modernization of societies, some of these traditions are slowly fading away.