Easter in the UK
EASTER IN THE UK In the UK Easter is one of the major Christian festivals of the year. It is full of customs, folklore and traditional food. However, Easter in Britain has its beginnings long before the arrival of Christianity. Many theologians believe Easter itself is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring - Eostre. Easter can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25 as it is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only is Easter the end of the winter it is also the end of Lent, traditionally a time of fasting in the Christian calendar. It is therefore often a time of fun and celebration. The Friday before Easter Sunday and the Monday after are a bank holiday in the UK. Over Easter schools in the UK close for two weeks so children can digest all the chocolate. GOOD FRIDAY On the Friday before Eas...