Easter: Tradition, Faith, and the Awakening of Life

🐣An overview of Easter - spiritual meaning, folk customs and the secrets of spring renewal. Inspiration for women seeking a deeper meaning of the holiday.

Easter is the most important holiday of the year for Christians. It commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ – the victory of life over death, light over darkness. Each day of Holy Week has its own significance: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the solemn Resurrection Sunday.

Dyeing eggs, knitting pomlázka or dousing them with water are not just fun customs – they symbolize fertility, purification and new life. Especially in Czech tradition, spring is associated with feminine power, creativity and fertility.

Meat and lard have not been eaten since Ash Wednesday. The beginning of the forty-day fast. It is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.

The last day of Lent. It commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. People carry palm branches or palm fronds.

Traditionally a day of rest, without much work. Previously, general spring cleaning would begin.

Household cleaning continues, sweeping away cobwebs and dirt.

According to tradition, Judas frowned at Jesus and betrayed him. It is not recommended to frown, otherwise we will frown all year long.

It commemorates the Last Supper of the Lord. In the past, people ate green foods – spinach, nettles. “Plant something green – it will bring you abundance!” The bells fly to Rome.

A day of mourning – the crucifixion of Christ. A day of silence, fasting and contemplation. The earth opens and gives out treasures.

A day of silence and expectation. People once lit new fires and blessed food. It marks the time for baking Easter lambs and cakes. Resurrection ceremonies took place at night.

Celebration of the resurrection. In churches, food is blessed and the victory of life over death is celebrated. "The great return of the bells - joy, abundance and celebration of spring!"

Folk tradition of pomlázka, dousing with water, dyeing eggs – symbols of fertility and renewal. “Blessed new week”

Spring is not just about nature. It's an inner reboot. A time for new beginnings, cleansing, self-love. Easter reminds us that change is possible – and that it is beautiful.

Whether you celebrate Easter as a Christian, a witch, or a woman seeking balance, let this time work. Open yourself to new energies, celebrate your strength, and give yourself and the world a new lease of life.