๐ฃ๐ท 12 Wild, Beautiful & Unexpected Easter Traditions in Europe ๐ฐ๐ฅ
Easter in Europe is more than chocolate bunnies and egg huntsโthink fireworks in Florence, witches in Sweden, and water fights in Hungary. Here are 12 traditions that make Easter in Europe unforgettable:
๐ฎ๐น Florence, Italy โ Scoppio del Carro
Exploding cart in the heart of the city.
A centuries-old cart packed with fireworks is rolled into Piazza del Duomo and set off after Easter Massโliterally blessing the city with a bang.
๐ช๐ธ Seville, Spain โ Semana Santa Processions
Where Easter meets full-on theater.
Dramatic processions with floats, incense, and hooded penitents take over the streets during Holy Week. Itโs haunting, sacred, and unforgettable.
๐ฉ๐ช Germany โ Osterbrunnen (Easter Fountains)
Thousands of painted eggs, one big splash of spring.
Villages go all out decorating fountains with eggs and greenery, turning town centers into colorful celebrations.
Hollรณkล, Hungary โ Water Dousing Day
Prepare to get soaked.
On Easter Monday, boys splash girls with water or perfume. Itโs playful, traditional, and rooted in good health wishes.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ ลwiฤconka (Blessing of the Baskets)
Baskets full of meaning.
Families bring decorated baskets filled with eggs, bread, sausage, and more to church to be blessed on Holy Saturday.
๐ฌ๐ท Greece โ Midnight Resurrection & Fireworks
From candlelight to skyfire.
Churchgoers light candles from a single flame at midnight on Holy Saturdayโthen the fireworks begin. after Easter Massโliterally blessing the city with a bang.
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic & Slovakia โ Pomlรกzka Whipping
Health, youth, and a willow branch.
Boys lightly whip girls with braided willow branches in a tradition said to bring vitalityโand earn chocolate or decorated eggs in return.
๐ธ๐ช Sweden โ Easter Witches (Pรฅskkรคrringar)
Mini Halloween, but make it Easter.
Kids dress up as witches and go door-to-door with drawings in exchange for sweets. Itโs weirdly adorable.
๐ซ๐ท Bessiรจres, France โ Giant Omelet & Flying Bells
A 15,000-egg breakfast? Oui.
Church bells โfly to Romeโ on Good Friday and return Easter Sunday. In Bessiรจres, locals cook a massive omelet to celebrate.
๐ณ๐ด Norway โ Pรฅskekrim (Easter Crime Novels)
Murder mysteries + Easter? Only in Norway
Norwegians spend the Easter holiday curled up with crime novelsโeven milk cartons feature short mysteries.
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland โ Easter Grass Growing
Spring starts small.
Finnish children plant ryegrass in little pots and decorate them with chicks and eggs to welcome Easter.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ The Compasso Procession
Door-to-door blessings.
A priest visits homes with a crucifix to bless families, who greet him with open doors and hearts.
๐งบ Planning an Easter trip? Donโt miss our other posts on where to go and what to eat for Easter in Europe!
