Easter in Sweden – Traditional Solemnity and Modern Playfulness

On Easter in Sweden children dress up as Easter witches. And they receive cardboard Easter eggs filled with candy. Photo Credit: Lena Granefelt/imagebank.sweden.se. Happy Easter in Sweden!  Easter in Sweden is one of the country's most popular holidays: a long spring weekend of family gatherings, playful traditions, colorful shop windows, festive smorgasbords, and—often—the first trip …

Why Date of Easter Is Different Each Year

Easter falls on a different date each year. Easter can fall as early as 22 March and as late as 25 April. Have you ever wondered why? What is more, did you know that it takes 5 million years for the cycle to repeat itself?