By Easter Sunday, falling on April 20, 2025, is one of Christianity’s most sacred holidays. Rooted in faith and centuries of tradition, it represents the resurrection of Jesus Christ—a moment symbolizing hope, rebirth, and new beginnings. Around the globe, people mark the day not only with worship but with unique cultural customs, music, meals, and community gatherings.
In Nigeria, Easter blends powerful Christian worship with local flavor. Good Friday services often reenact the crucifixion story, while Easter Sunday celebrations burst with songs, vibrant attire, and hours-long church services. Many Nigerians then gather for family feasts and outings on Easter Monday, making the holiday a full weekend of faith, fun, and fellowship.
The United States celebrates Easter with both reverence and playfulness. While many observe Lent and attend sunrise services, others embrace lighter traditions like egg hunts and chocolate bunnies. A hallmark event is the White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition led by the First Lady, where kids roll eggs across the South Lawn in a festive family gathering.
In Britain, Easter is anchored in solemnity and long-standing customs. Church services are common on Good Friday, a national holiday. The season also brings hot cross buns—sweet rolls marked with a cross and rich in symbolism. Once eaten only on Good Friday, these treats are now enjoyed throughout Lent, connecting food with faith in a delicious way.
China, where Christianity is a minority religion, observes Easter quietly. For the small Christian community, church services are held, sometimes in secret or under strict regulation. However, commercial influence is growing in urban areas—shopping malls now promote Easter sales and decorations, slowly introducing the holiday to the mainstream in subtle, modern ways.
In Bermuda, Easter takes to the skies. On Good Friday, locals gather at beaches and hills to fly homemade kites, symbolizing Christ’s ascension. Paired with traditional dishes like hot cross buns and codfish cakes, the island’s Easter celebration mixes creativity with community in a stunning oceanfront setting.
