Easter Traditions:
- Easter Egg Hunts: Children search for hidden eggs, often filled with candies or small toys, in gardens or around the house.
- Decorating Eggs: Families dye and decorate eggs using various colors and designs.
- Easter Bunny: The Easter Bunny is a popular figure who is said to bring Easter eggs and treats to children.
- Easter Meals: Families often come together for special meals, which may include ham, lamb, or other traditional dishes depending on the culture and region.
Passover Traditions:
- Seder Dinner: Families gather for a special meal called the Seder, during which they retell the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt and eat symbolic foods.
- Matzah: Unleavened bread, called matzah, is a central element of Passover and represents the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt.
- Four Cups of Wine: During the Seder, four cups of wine are traditionally consumed, each symbolizing different aspects of the Exodus story.
- Searching for Chametz: Before Passover begins, families search their homes for chametz (leavened products) and remove them from the premises.
Both Easter and Passover are significant religious holidays and are celebrated with various customs and traditions that have evolved over time and may vary depending on cultural and regional influences.