In 2007, the diamond-encrusted egg pictured was sold for £9 million. Its peculiarity is that every hour the egg opens, a rooster made of precious stones comes out and flaps its wings four times, nods its head three times and calls for the tunnel.Slide24
The largest chocolate Easter egg in the world was made in Italy in 2011. It was 10.39 meters tall and weighed 7,200 kg. It was bigger than a giraffe and heavier than an elephant. Slide23
In the USA, rabbits have been considered a symbol of Easter since the 18th century. It is said that the rabbit being a symbol comes from Europe and was imported from the cultures of some European countries. Later, making Easter baskets and wearing hats decorated with holiday motifs were added to the list of traditions. Slide22
Holy Easter is celebrated on different days in different countries. The reason is that, unlike Western Christianity, Eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar. By the way, this year, the days of celebrating Easter coincide in both directions. it is on April 16. Image result:
The tradition of making various illustrations on eggs is called Pisanka, which spread from Ukrainian culture. Slide17
The tradition of giving each other painted eggs on Easter is older than Easter itself. In ancient times, as a sign of the coming of spring and awakening, people gave each other painted eggs and celebrated the rebirth of nature. Image result for Easter egg
In most US states, it is illegal to dye chickens, especially when it is done for sale at Easter. However, for example, Florida authorities have recently repealed a law passed nearly 50 years ago that prohibited the dyeing of animals. Image result for dyed chicks
According to statistics, 76% of people eat the ears first when eating chocolate bunnies. Slide6
In the US, after Halloween, Easter is the second most requested holiday for candy. In the United States, 90 million chocolate bunnies, 91 billion chocolate eggs, and 700 million marshmallows are produced and consumed annually. Related image
Finally, we must not forget that Holy Easter is the day of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. It is the oldest and most important Christian holiday. Related image