Easter Symbols, Customs and Traditions

Learn about many interesting Easter customs and traditions on this webpage for students. More detailed information can be found at whyeaster.com. Find out why bunnies, rabbits and chicks are often used as symbols of Easter. 

Ten Traditions from Around the World 

Busy Things has a page of fascinating traditions from Greece, Bermuda, France, Sweden, USA, England, Germany, Ukraine, Italy and Poland. Do you make giant pancakes at Easter time where you live? Or gather around bonfires? Read an article written by a girl who attended the White House Egg Roll event in 2024.

Spring Celebrations

Learn about celebrations that take place in spring in different parts of the world. This National Geographic website explains a little about celebrations including Easter, Passover, Holi in Iran and other countries, and Songkran in Thailand.

The Easter Story

Easter is a very special celebration for Christians. Christians are people who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. He lived about 2,000 years ago. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God. During Easter, people remember the last week of Jesus’ life. Read the story of Easter here.

Easter in Britain

Project Britain tells how Easter is celebrated in the United Kingdom, as well as some facts on Easter in other countries. Did you know that Hare Pie Scramble and Bottle Kicking take place in Leicestershire every Easter? BBC Bitesize also has interesting short videos and articles about Easter.

Easter in Australia

In Australia, it is autumn, or fall, at Easter time. Some Australians attend church services over Easter and some like to spend family time camping or at the beach. You can buy a chocolate bilby at Easter time to raise funds to help this endangered Australian marsupial. Visit the Australian National Museum to learn more about the Billy.

Other Religious Celebrations

The BBC Bitesize page has links to interesting facts about different special days and celebrations. Learn more about Islamic special days, Sikh festivals, Jewish celebrations and Buddhist festivals. Primary Homework Help has links to information for kids about major world religions and some of their celebrations.