How to celebrating Easter in the Netherlands
Traditional Easter Food
Easter may be observed in the Netherlands in the same way as it is observed in other nations. Easter in the Netherlands is particularly family-oriented, and includes a long breakfast or brunch (paasontbijt of paasbrunch) with family and friends. Paasbrood (a cinnamon-flavored rich bread filled with raisins), croissants, and eggs are commonly found on the table.
Decorations for Easter
The decorating of the Easter celebration in the Netherlands is particularly important. Flowers such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are commonly used to beautify the dining table. A basket with a painted Easter egg is usually placed on the dinner table, and a vase with adorned willow branches is frequently used as a centerpiece. This tree is adorned in the same way that Christmas trees are, with decorations and delicacies like flowers, bunnies, butterflies, and chocolate eggs.
Hunting for Easter eggs
The majority of their time is spent painting and looking for Easter eggs in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, we have a hare instead of a bunny (paashaas). Perhaps they selected the hare because it sounds nicer than Easter Bunny when translated. The paashaas conceals the painted eggs in the home or around the garden on Easter Sunday morning. Kids go egg hunting and are excited to show off and compare the eggs they find with one another.
Monday after Easter
Easter Monday is a national holiday in the United States. The Dutch spend a lot of time visiting their family, fairs, and marketplaces. Some folks even to shopping malls on their days off to roam around and relax. Some sections of the Netherlands continue to celebrate Christmas in a more traditional manner. This festival is marked with the lighting of bonfires.
--
WANT MORE?
Olandija.nl
Sofia Jansen
blogger