Chinese New Year celebrates spring with family reunions and red envelopes. Dia de los Muertos honors deceased loved ones with elaborate altars. Diwali marks victory of light over darkness with Rangoli decorations. Christmas celebrates Jesus' birth with gifts and decorations. Easter commemorates Jesus' resurrection with egg hunts
Easter Sunday is not a bank holiday but falls on a Sunday. Most shops over 280 square meters are closed in England and Wales. Public transport may operate differently or be completely closed
Kulich is a sweet yeast-risen bread traditionally served at Easter. It's a cross between bread and cake with slightly sweet crumb. Traditionally contains raisins, nuts, and candied citrus rind. Requires 2-pound coffee can or kulich pan for baking
Easter 2024 falls on Sunday, March 31. Eastern Orthodox Easter occurs on May 5 (Gregorian calendar). Easter is a "movable feast" between March 22 and April 25
Easter bunnies trace back to German settlers' 1700s "Osterhase" tradition. Rabbits symbolized spring fertility before Christianity. Easter name comes from Ostara, pagan goddess worshipped by Germanic people
Easter occurs between March 22 and April 25 each year. Festival marks end of winter and Lent. Friday before and Monday after Easter are bank holidays. Schools close for two weeks during Easter season