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20th February 2019 in Days of the year
Have you ever wondered why Easter Sunday falls anywhere between March 25 and April 25? The reason is that Easter Day is a movable feast and it is normally celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon or after March 21st because it is based on the lunar calendar.
A popular Easter tradition in the US is egg decorating, Pennsylvania Dutch settlers used to dye their eggs in a variety of designs. It's also said eggs were bought to Jesus' tomb and when they opened it the eggs turned red. Egg rolling event happen all over the country, introduced by Dolly Madison, wife of the fourth US president, who organized an egg roll on the White House grounds. It involves children pushing an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Egg hunts are a popular activity for children at Easter, it's said a poor woman who loved children would hide brightly colored eggs in her garden for children to find. Egyptians and Greeks saw eggs as a symbol of life and rebirth.
Why not hold your own Easter egg hunt at your business? An ideal way for local businesses to promote themselves. The Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street takes place in Los Angeles, where everyone is welcome to bring their animals. A cow decorated in flowers will lead all the other decorated pets past a priest who will deliver a blessing. New York City holds an Easter parade every year on Fifth Avenue, celebrants show off their best outfits and bonnets. Anyone wearing a bonnet is welcome to stroll along.
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