Encyclopedia of Easter celebrations worldwide

Easter is the most important festival for the entire Christian world. On this day, the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his death on the cross is celebrated with a multitude of sacred or secular traditions. Similarly, the Holy Week, beginning on Palm Sunday and ending on Holy Saturday, is marked in many places all over the world by traditional commemorative celebrations.

In the form of an encyclopedia, this book provides an overview of these customs and is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the traditions associated with religious festivals in different cultures. From colorful Good Friday processions, Easter beach picnics, family gatherings, cultural performances and festivals in Antigua and Barbuda, to living representations of the Passion of Christ, palm branches blessing, processions, traditional gastronomy and the burning of Judas (symbolizing Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and serving as a sort of catharsis) on Easter Sunday in Venezuela, the book gives insight into the significance and importance that traditions still have for the cultures around the world today and which will most certainly contribute to their continued cohesion also in the future.