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Easter is a Christian holiday that dates back to at least the 2nd century A.D. While it remains closely tied to its religious roots, the holiday has evolved to include various playful traditions and customs that are different across cultures. For instance, Poland has a tradition called Wet Monday, where people splash each other with water. In Australia, the Easter Bilby has replaced the bunny as the holiday’s mascot because rabbits are considered pests. But what about the traditions most of us associate with Easter? Egg Hunts and Decorating For many, Easter isn’t Easter without brightly colored eggs and the thrill of the egg hunt. The tradition of painting eggs is older than you might think. Historians believe it dates back to the 13th century but is likely much older. The Easter egg hunt is a more recent tradition. Large-scale community events, like the White House Easter Egg Roll, have made this a holiday staple in the Baskets, Bunnies, and Egg Hunts Easter Traditions We Love
Easter Bunny Australians may not embrace the Easter Bunny, but it remains a prominent holiday symbol elsewhere. Some believe this Easter tradition has pagan roots and is associated with the goddess of fertility. It arrived in America thanks to 16th-century German immigrants who brought the tradition from their home country to Pennsylvania. Over time, the Easter Bunny tradition evolved to include Easter baskets filled with chocolate, toys, and small gifts. Easter as a Time for Giving Easter is well-known as a holiday filled with family gatherings and sweet treats, but it’s also a season of giving and generosity. Many families celebrate by giving back to the community through donations, volunteering, and outreach programs. Simple acts like donating Easter baskets to children in hospitals and shelters or helping a neighbor in need can make the holiday more meaningful. These traditions also reflect Easter’s deeper themes of renewal, kindness, and community. Celebrate Easter in Your Own Way No matter how you celebrate — whether through playful traditions or meaningful connections — Easter is all about spending time with others. The holiday provides the perfect opportunity for reflection and planning a fresh start for the season ahead.
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Classic Fish Fry
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
Ingredients • Vegetable oil • 2 lbs fresh cod • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1/2 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
• 2 large eggs • 2 tbsp water
• 2 cups plain bread crumbs • 1/2 tsp mustard powder • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • Lemon wedges
Directions 1. Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Cut cod into 4 servings and season with salt and pepper. 3. Place flour into a pie tin. Whisk egg and water in a second pie tin. Combine bread crumbs, mustard powder, and cayenne in a third pie tin. 4. Coat your fish in the flour tin, then the egg tin, then the bread crumb tin. 5. Set coated fish in hot oil and fry for 5 minutes on each side. 6. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
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