Easter in Poland

Easter in Poland

Easter symboles

Traditional dishes

Easter Eggs- the symbol of fertility and new life

LambsThe lamb is a symbol as people thought of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who would watch over them as they were lambs.

RabbitsRabbits are reminder of spring and new life.

Palm BranchesThese are used as a symbol of peace.

ChicksThe chicks are born from eggs and are a reminder of spring and Easter.

Easter cards

Easter DaysPalm SundayPalm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter Day. It is to commemorate Jesus's last journey to Jerusalem, when people cut palm branches to spread on his path as he rode to the city.

Holy ThursdayThis day Jesus ate and drank with his followers. This meal became known as the Last Supper, because Jesus died soon after.

Good FridayGood Friday is the commemoration of the Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus.

Holy SaturdayIn Poland people celebrate Easter with theBlessing Basket. They prepare the basket the Saturday before Easter. Inside the basket they place beautifully colored eggs, bread, cake, salt, paper and sausages. Then they go to church to have the basket of food blessed. It is believed thatGreat Lentwhich is the forty day fast before Easter is not over until the basket has been blessed.The Blessing Basket

Easter DayEaster day is the Commemoration of the Resurrection of Jesus, with its promise of eternal life.

Wet MondayThe tradition ofwateringwhich is where everyone splashes each other with water as this is considered to bring good health to all. No one is safe from this tradition.