Easter Around the World
Easter in Finland
Children in Finland decorate Easter eggs and make Easter cards just like the kids in the U.S.A. do. But did you know that they also grow grass on plates indoors?
On Palm Sunday, children dress up as Easter witches and go from door to door with sprigs of willow in their hands. They recite a special verse and are given sweets or money.
Egg Painting in Hungary
There are many ways to do this, but one simple way is to partially wrap a cooked egg in a leaf and dip it in colored water. The covered part of the egg remains white and will show the pattern of the leaf. Natural paints can be made from onion skin, wild pear, green walnuts or other vegetables.Sometimes the women “write” on the egg, drawing folk patterns using melted wax on the egg and then dipping into the colored water. The egg under the wax remains white and shows the pattern. The most beautiful eggs are painted by hand following traditional folk patterns.
BREAKFAST in BRAZIL
Wholesome describes children’s breakfast in Brazil. It’s always a big meal such as fruit salad, fresh juice from a variety of different fruits, yogurt, milk and fresh bread. Bread with “Philadelphia” (what Brazilians call cream cheese) is a favorite for breakfast. Another popular choice is bread with cheese and ham.
Wow! Really different from the quick, grab-your-breakfast-as-you-head-out-the-door kind of breakfast that’s so popular in the U.S.
What’s your favorite breakfast? Write us and tell us about breakfast at your house whether it’s in the U.S. or in another country!
February is the month of Carnival in Brazil!
Even children have fun during Carnival. They dress up, dance, sing. It’s a huge celebration celebrated by all.