France
Giant Omelet: In Bessières, a massive pan is used to create an omelet for thousands of people on Easter Monday.
Sweden/Finland
Easter Witches: Children dress as witches (paskkarringar) on Maundy Thursday, knocking on doors for candy in exchange for drawings or willow twigs.
Poland
Smigus-Dyngus / Wet Monday: A tradition where people soak each other with water, symbolizing purification and fertility.
Corfu, Greece
Clay Pot Throwing: Locals throw large clay pots from their balconies, a practice believed to welcome spring and banish evil spirits.
Norway
"Paaskekrim" / Easter Crime: A unique tradition where TV channels, bookstores, and newspapers focus on murder mysteries, detective stories, and thriller novels during the Easter holiday.
Greece
Red Eggs Only: Eggs are dyed exclusively red to represent the blood of Christ.
Florence, Italy
Exploding Cart: A 500-year-old tradition called Scoppio del Carro involves a cart filled with fireworks ignited by the Archbishop on Easter Sunday.
Bermuda
Kite Flying: Residents fly homemade, buzzing kites on Good Friday to represent the ascension of Christ.
USA
Easter Egg Roll: The White House hosts a traditional egg rolling contest on the lawn.