Tuesday, 23 March 2010

EASTER 2010!

La Semana Santa es una fiesta cristiana que conmemora la resurrección de Jesucristo.
Easter is a Christian Festival that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Lights, candles and bonfires mark celebrations in many countries.
Celebrando la Semana Santa en el Cole de Peñamiel
Celebrating Easter at Peñamiel School

ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES TRADITION

EGG HUNT
Eggs are the symbol of the new life that returns to nature at Easter Time. The custom of exchanging eggs began long before Easter was celebrated. It was a custom of Egyptians and Persians. They exchanged eggS in Spring colours. Rabbits symbolized new life and rebirth in ancient Egypt. They considered rabbits as a symbol of the moon as the moon determines the date of Easter.