Easter in England

People in England celebrate Easter every spring. Easter lasts for a week. The three most important days are Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. On Maundy Thursday the king or queen of England gives money to poor people. This tradition is very old. On Good Friday people eat fish instead of meat. They also eat special hot cakes with a cross on the top. They call these cakes hot cross buns. 

On Easter Sunday people eat a traditional roast dinner with lamb, potatoes and vegetables. They also give each other chocolate Easter eggs.

Easter is fun for children. They often decorate real eggs in pretty colours or make colorful hats, called Easter bonnets. They can also have on Easter egg hunt outside. Parents hide Easter eggs in their gardens and the children try to find as many as they can and the Easter Bunny brings the eggs.

Bunnies, or rabbits, are symbols of spring. Easter is a wonderful celebration. It is lots of fun for all the family.