Wooden eggs, hares and fires: How to celebrate Easter the Dutch way
2 years, 8 months ago

Wooden eggs, hares and fires: How to celebrate Easter the Dutch way

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Easter takes place this weekend. Decorations The Dutch are very keen on Easter eggs and spring-related decorations, and many homes will put up willow branches hung with tiny wooden eggs and bows. Easter egg painting is number 5 on the Dutch folklore centre’s list of the top 10 Dutch traditions. The Easter Hare Yes, the Dutch do have Easter egg hunts but don’t forget, the Netherlands has a Paashaas – Easter hare – rather than a bunny – well, it does rhyme better. Many Dutch people Easter fires Easter fires are lit in various parts of Europe and probably have pagan origins.

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Wooden eggs, hares and fires: How to celebrate Easter the Dutch way
2 years, 8 months ago

Wooden eggs, hares and fires: How to celebrate Easter the Dutch way

Dutch News  

Easter takes place this weekend. Decorations The Dutch are very keen on Easter eggs and spring-related decorations, and many homes will put up willow branches hung with tiny wooden eggs and bows. Easter egg painting is number 5 on the Dutch folklore centre’s list of the top 10 Dutch traditions. The Easter Hare Yes, the Dutch do have Easter egg …

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