Easter traditions

The word for Easter has been borrowed from Byelorussian and means “important day”. The word is very accurate because Easter was the year’s most solemn feast in Lithuania. Easter is not only the feast of Christ’s Resurrection, but also nature’s awakening from winter’s sleep.
The early Eastern morn, just before dawn, abounds with magical power. Much of this magic is concentrated in flowing water. Bathing in such water before sunrise prevents all boils, sores, rashes and other skin ailments. Small children who wanted to grow quickly were reminded of this.
As the sun rises on Easter morning, it “dances” swaying from side to side and changing color: from green to blue, to red and then golden yellow. This phenomenon can be seen by rising before dawn and watching for the sun’s first appearance on the horizon.
Everyone went to the Resurrection services. If on the way you passed a woman, you’ll have an accident. To avoid calamity it was necessary to turn around, return home and then take another road to church.
In Lithuania the Easter morning procession was usually conducted around the church. It was very solemn: church flags were held high, girls strewed flowers, the choir and all the people sang, alternating with a brass band, and...

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