Презентации по теме "Easter"

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Easter Sunday Easter Sunday is a happy day for Christians because they believe that Jesus rose from the dead on this day. They believe that Jesus' resurrection or coming alive shows that death is not the end of everything. Many go to church to thank God for Jesus' life. Church bells are rung and churches are decorated with flowers such as white lilies which are associated with Easter. The colours in the church change to white or gold which are thought to be the best colours.

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There are many customs associated with Easter Day which involve eggs. For this reason Easter Day used to be known as Egg Sunday. For the last two hundred years in Britain the custom of giving children chocolate eggs has been popular while in Europe and America parents hide chocolate eggs in the garden for children to find.

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In many countries children are given hard boiled eggs and it is also a custom for children to decorate these by painting or dyeing them in bright colours. Eggs were always thought to be special even before Jesus was born. It is because they are associated with new life when the chick breaks from the egg. After Jesus had risen from the dead it was easy to think of eggs as a sign of new life. So eggs have always been part of celebrations at Easter.

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When is Easter? In fact not only is Easter a movable feast but it happens on different dates depending on where in the world you live. The reason for this is that in western churches such as in the UK, America and Australia, we use the Gregorian calendar rather than the Julian calendar used in eastern churches. Easter Day is always on Sunday but the date varies unlike Christmas, which is always on 25 December. Many years ago Christians decided that Easter Day always be on the Sunday following the first full moon after the first day of Spring, around 21 March. This means that Easter can be as early as 22 March or as late as 25 April.

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What is Easter? Easter is the most important Christian festival. Christians are followers of Jesus Christ who lived about 2000 years ago in a country called Palestine. They believe that Jesus was the son of God. At Easter time Christians remember the last week of Jesus' life.

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How did Easter get its name? Long before Jesus was born some people in Europe worshipped the Goddess of Spring, whose had the name ' Eostre '. They thought that the sun died in winter and was born again in Spring. They thought the goddess brought the spring and with it the sun would get stronger. Some believe that Easter got its name from her .

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Easter Eggs

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The custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Christians remember that Jesus, after dying on the cross, rose from the dead. This miracle showed that life could win over death . For Christians the egg is a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, as when they are cracked open they stand for the empty tomb. No-one actually knows when eggs were first used as symbols at festival times but it was long before Jesus' time. Eggs were always thought to be special because although they do not seem alive, they have life within them especially at springtime when chicks hatch out. Long ago people gave gifts of eggs carved from wood or precious stones. The first sweet eggs that were eaten were made in the last 100 years from sugar or marzipan. Since then chocolate eggs have become popular and these are given on Easter Sunday.

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In some countries parents tell their children the Easter Hare or Bunny has hidden chocolate eggs and they race to find them round the house or garden. Children in other countries decorate hard-boiled eggs at Easter time by painting or dyeing them. In some countries such as the United States egg rolling is a popular Easter game. This is usually done with coloured eggs. One of the most well known events is held in America on the White House lawn. Children and parents push the eggs along through the grass with wooden spoons.

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Easter Bunny Rabbits have been associated with springtime since ancient times. It is believed that the Anglo-Saxon Goddess of Spring, Eostre had a hare as her companion. The hare symbolises fertility and rebirth. Later Christians changed the symbol of the hare to the Easter bunny.

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The tradition is that the Easter bunny leaves Easter eggs on Easter Sunday. Parents hide eggs in the garden and the children go on an egg hunt to find them.

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The idea of an egg-laying rabbit was taken to America in the 1700's German immigrants. They told their children to make 'nests' with their caps and bonnets, and if they were good the Easter bunny would leave them coloured eggs.

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History of Easter Easter - Christian holiday in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated by the Catholic Church in the first full moon after the spring equinox Sunday between March 22 and April 25. At this time in the UK there are tulips, crocuses and daffodils. Schools close for 2 weeks. Easter was originally a pagan festival in honor of the goddess of dawn and spring, Eastre . Easter was a holiday revival of nature after winter. In the second century missionaries who professed Christianity, tried to convert the pagans to Christianity. They did it gradually, allowing the pagans celebrate his feast on the Christian manner. Pagan festival Eastre held at the same time as the Christian festival in honor of the resurrection of Christ. Gradually gave way to the pagan Christian holiday. Easter is preceded by Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week in many churches. Palm Sunday symbolizes the coming of Christ into Jerusalem, where he was met by his supporters, waving a willow branch. Good Friday - it's the last Friday before Easter. On this day, the British had decided to treat each other hot cross buns - sweet rolls with raisins, marked cross. They are eaten as a toast and butter.

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Easter Traditions 2. The tradition of decorating churches and homes during Easter candles - has always been popular. Making decorations for the Easter candle - a favorite family fun. 1.Easter Bunny (rabbit) symbolizes abundance and fertility, as is known to all ability of this soft and furry animal to reproduce! One of the legends about the Easter Bunny associated with the name of the Anglo- Saka Iostre goddess, who appeared, accompanied by the long-eared pet. That rabbit hiding in a secluded place easter eggs to The kids then looking for them. So there was one of the favorite children's Easter fun. 3. Among the symbols of Easter eggs England occupy one of the dominant positions. They symbolize abundance, and there is a tradition of exchanging them among relatives and friends. In ancient times, Easter eggs were painted with bright, symbolizing the coming of spring.

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4. Morning of Good Friday, which in England is called "good" - Good Friday, begins with breakfast, during which serves freshly baked scones Phillips - spicy, lush, top before baking incised cross, with raisins, sometimes with candied fruit inside. Burning of spices in the mouth when eating biscuits should resemble the suffering of Jesus. At dawn on Easter Sunday in churches hold religious services. In Catholic churches are concerts of organ music. On this day people wear new clothes to symbolize the end of the season of bad weather and the onset of spring. Easter baskets (Easter baskets), filled with eggs, bread and other food, take with you to the Easter service to consecrate the church. At Easter Monday decided to give candy to children on the streets and toys. Easter lily - a symbol of purity, hope and motherhood, a symbol of Jesus' return to life. It is often associated with the name of Mary - the mother of Jesus.

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Easter Games In Britain, the common and traditional games for Easter. Adults hide the eggs and the children wake up in the morning, doing searches. Someone who finds the largest number of waiting prize. Easter eggs are held riding in the open air, on a slope, covered with grass. Their goal - without breaking the egg, katnut its farthest. On Easter across the UK are entertainment events and outdoor games. In England during the Easter marks the special dances - the so-called Morris Dancing. Dancers dressed as Robin Hood, performing at numerous venues in parks, churches, and even in the streets of British cities.

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Easter songs In English popular children's song about this Easter Bunny. Here Comes the Easter Bunny Here comes the Easter Bunny. My friend, the Easter Bunny. Here comes the Easter Bunny hopping along, singing a bunny song. I love the Easter Bunny. My friend, the Easter Bunny, Here comes the Easter Bunny, hop, hop, hoping along. There goes the Easter Bunny. My friend, the Easter Bunny. There goes the Easter Bunny hopping along, singing a bunny song. I love the Easter Bunny. My friend, the Easter Bunny. There goes the Easter Bunny, hop, hop, hoping along.

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Easter dinners in England Usually treated meat honey garlic meatballs, baked smoked ham, spring salad, sausage or bacon, toffee apples, potatoes in rosemary-garlic butter. In England, on Easter the whole family, cook Sunday lunch: baked lamb with a variety of vegetables (which, in theory, should be a rabbit), baked Easter cake ( simnel cake), paint eggs.

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