Catholic Easter has something in common with the Orthodox, but it has significant differences.The main similarity Easter for Catholics and the Orthodox is tradition to paint eggs.The difference is that Catholics have a lot of fun with their use.One of them - baking eggs in the Easter rabbit.Many Orthodox have not even heard that there is a special Easter Bunny.This animal is gained popularity as a symbol of fertility.Children on Easter fun looking for eggs and rabbits.It is believed that the figure of the animal brings good luck and prosperity.
Another difference between Easter for Catholics and the Orthodox is the calendar.Catholics celebrate the Julian calendar, the Orthodox - the Gregorian.Only one time since the date of the celebration came together.This happened in 2011.Such an event someone perceived as a signal that all Christians should live in peace and love.Catholic Easter is celebrated in different countries about the same.This, however, does not exclude some national differences.For example, in England Easter tradition is slightly different than in Poland, the Czech Republic or Greece.Incidentally, the Greek Orthodox This holiday is celebrated Catholic.
British celebrate Easter with your family.Among the special treats should be noted special buns with a cross.In England, in addition to general family tradition, in each county can find their own special fun and entertainment.In this holiday often hold competitions.Catholic Easter in Italy - this is one of the most important festivals in the country.After all, Italy - the birthplace of the Catholic faith.Here comes the solemn procession at Easter.Believers are moving from the Colosseum to the Palatine Hill.The holiday is very special also because believers personally congratulates the Pope himself.This is the church of St. Peter.Probably every Catholic believer should ever celebrate in Rome.As for the dishes in every town in Italy has its own special treats.
In America, Easter is celebrated in a special way.It is known that in this country a lot of Catholics from different countries.The only thing that unites all believers is the fact that the festival is traditionally considered a family here.Catholic Easter in the United States can not do without such fun as egg rolling.In all other representative of each nationality normally follows the traditions of his native country.The main celebration takes place on the square in front of the White House.
Catholic Easter is different from the Orthodox in that post prior to her less rigid.It takes place twice a week on certain days.Holiday begins with the fact that in churches consecrated water and fire.Then follows the solemn liturgy.Catholics have a very interesting ritual by which the last week before the holiday is called "ash".The name is no coincidence, because the believers in this time sprinkled ashes on his head in a sign of mourning.The ashes used are not simple, and from under the willows, remaining from last year.The branches are burned, and the ashes stored in this case.The action takes place on Wednesday.
Easter Catholics held a lot of fun.His look forward to both adults and children.Children expect delicious gifts and fun.Adults also do not mind to play and compete.Among the gifts are usually presented with a variety of baskets with bunnies and eggs.House richly decorated, and the tables are covered as magnificently as Christmas or New Year.Easter symbolizes not only the resurrection of Christ, but the arrival of spring.People wearing elegant clothes to celebrate a holiday, as it should be.After a day of Easter signals the onset of warm season.It is the boundary between winter and spring.
