Traditions

About Landscaping
Relates the history behind the Easter Bunny tradition. Describes the pagan origins behind the Easter Bunny, eggs, and the holiday's name.
http://landscaping.about.com/cs/pests/a/easter_rabbit.htm

Easter in Gambatesa, Italy
Describes how important days in Lent are celebrated in the Region of Molise, Italy.
http://www.roangelo.net/valente/pasqua.html

The Festival of Easter
Explains Easter traditions within British culture from Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday up through Easter week to Easter Day. Includes a quiz.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/easter/

Finnish Easter Traditions
Illustrated article on Easter traditions in Finland.
http://virtual.finland.fi/finfo/english/paaseng.html

GourmetSleuth - Easter Traditions
Provides summaries of the stories behind the holiday and many of its symbols, including eggs, bunnies, lilies, and peeps.
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/easter01.htm

Happy Easter
Explores origins of Easter and links to Easter celebrations around the world.
http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/rose/304/easter/easter.html

Marshmallow Peeps
Official site includes fun facts, history, crafts, recipes, and a virtual factory tour.
http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/

Polish Easter
Shares Polish Easter customs.
http://www.polstore.com/html/polisheaster.html

Swedish Easter Traditions
Explains Easter customs in Sweden.
http://www.luth.se/luth/present/sweden/history/folklore/easter.html