Albania Celebrates Easter
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Albania Celebrates Easter
Albania, like many Eastern European countries, has it traditional ways of celebrating holidays and especially unique is their way of celebrating Easter. Colored eggs are designed for both fun and tradition and hold a special meaning in Albania.
Eggs dyed red are one of the brightest symbols of Easter representing the blood of Christ and his rebirth as well as new life and springtime. Artificial Dyes are available, but many Albanians choose “natural” ways of coloring the eggs including boiling with onion skins and other vegetables or berries. Each town has its unique customs, but often eggs are passed out at a traditional Easter service where many dress in native costumes.
After the service, it is customary for citizen to participate in an egg tapping game before they are eaten. Often a younger friend or relative will approach an elder holding the egg with the pointed end up saying “Christ has risen” with the reply, “He is risen indeed.” The red eggs are then struck together resulting in one egg cracking and the stronger one surviving. The person with the last remaining un-cracked egg, it is said, will have good luck.
Submitted Courtesy Hal Molhoek
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Albania Celebrates Easter
Albania, like many Eastern European countries, has it traditional ways of celebrating holidays and especially unique is their way of celebrating Easter. Colored eggs are designed for both fun and tradition and hold a special meaning in Albania.
Eggs dyed red are one of the brightest symbols of Easter representing the blood of Christ and his rebirth as well as new life and springtime. Artificial Dyes are available, but many Albanians choose “natural” ways of coloring the eggs including boiling with onion skins and other vegetables or berries. Each town has its unique customs, but often eggs are passed out at a traditional Easter service where many dress in native costumes.
After the service, it is customary for citizen to participate in an egg tapping game before they are eaten. Often a younger friend or relative will approach an elder holding the egg with the pointed end up saying “Christ has risen” with the reply, “He is risen indeed.” The red eggs are then struck together resulting in one egg cracking and the stronger one surviving. The person with the last remaining un-cracked egg, it is said, will have good luck.
Submitted Courtesy Hal Molhoek
