German easter traditions

A traditional German Easter Treat. This Easter Bread in wreath form is a delicious treat for your easter celebration

Take a look at some of Germany's Easter customs, including der osterbaum (Easter tree) and das osterrad (Easter wheel).

These European Easter traditions are extremely offbeat.

The culmination of the Lenten period that begins much earlier in the year, on Ash Wednesday (February 10 this year), Easter is a joyous holiday with candy, culinary delights, and animal folklore. And while each country has its own unique customs, Germany’s Easter traditions deserve particular recognition. It was, after all, in western Germany that the Easter bunny, or rather Osterhase, was born.

This soft and moist sweet German braided Easter bread is an indulgent treat for a cozy Easter Sunday breakfast. Enjoy it with butter and jam. How is Braided Bread called in German? The sweet braided bread is called "Hefezopf". How to pronounce "Hefezopf"? Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Hefezopf" in...Read More

Find out why children are given Easter baskets and why residents in Bermuda fly kites on Good Friday, as well as the origins of nine other Easter traditions.

#ostern #bayern #mittelfranken #The Osterbrunnen (Easter Well or Easter Fountain) is a German tradition of decorating public wells or fountains with Easter eggs for Easter.

With a deftness of hand cultivated over generations and a technique centuries old, a Slavic minority are putting the final touches to their Easter...

There is a centuries-old Easter tradition of blessing the food in Poland that is practiced by most Poles and Catholics of Polish origin throughout the world. On the Holy Saturday - the day after Good Friday - Polish families prepare a baskets of victuals that are to be blessed by priests in parish churches. The basket is usually lined with elaborately embroidered white linen napkin and decorated with sprigs of the ever green boxwood. Sometimes sprigs of pussy willows are also used to…

Discover delicious traditional German food dishes like schnitzel, bratwurst, and sauerkraut that you need to try. From hearty stews to savory pretzels, these classic recipes showcase the rich flavors of Germany. Explore popular dishes and elevate your next meal with authentic German cuisine. Dive into the world of German food and find the perfect recipe to enjoy today!