Easter

• Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
• Special services are held and processions in the streets are led by a person carrying a wooden cross.
• During Holy week, Christians remember the events that led to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
• On Easter Sunday, churches are filled with flowers and hymns are sung to celebrate the resurrection.
• Orthodox Christians walk around the Church at midnight on Saturday and then enter the dark church with candles. This symbolises entering the empty tomb.
• "Christ is risen from the dead" Traditional hymn sang by Orthodox Christians.