Today, April 1st, is Easter Monday - the day after Easter Sunday. This is the second day of Easter in Christian traditions. Many celebrate it as a continuation of the Easter holidays.
In some countries it is an official holiday: in Australia, Austria, Albania, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Canada , Latvia, New Zealand, Spain , Italy, Poland , Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia , Finland, Montenegro , Czech Republic , Switzerland , Sweden , Ukraine , France .
What do people usually do on this holiday?
Basically, on this day you need to rest and relax. You cannot do any business or promote things that have already been started or start a new business. Some people prefer to take a walk in the fresh air. They also attend Easter parades.
In the USA , for example, since 1878, the Easter Egg Race has traditionally been held annually on this day, particularly on the grounds of the White House.
Easter Monday used to be considered an unlucky day and was known as Black Monday . Many historians and clergy agree that the reason for this: large casualties during expeditions, but Monday itself was usually considered an unlucky and bad day. For many schoolchildren it meant returning to school after the Easter holidays and was also known as Bloody Monday.
Easter is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar and just all existing holidays in general, dedicated to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Monday is the last day of Holy Week celebrations before work/school week resumes.
On this day, many government agencies/enterprises and educational institutions such as kindergartens, schools , colleges, institutes, universities or supermarkets , pharmacies, clothing stores, etc. are closed on Easter Monday. of course where it is a public holiday.
Let us celebrate the occasion of Easter Monday by offering our prayers to Almighty and by being thankful for everything we have. Happy Easter Monday.
In some countries it is an official holiday: in Australia, Austria, Albania, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Canada , Latvia, New Zealand, Spain , Italy, Poland , Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia , Finland, Montenegro , Czech Republic , Switzerland , Sweden , Ukraine , France .
What do people usually do on this holiday?
Basically, on this day you need to rest and relax. You cannot do any business or promote things that have already been started or start a new business. Some people prefer to take a walk in the fresh air. They also attend Easter parades.
In the USA , for example, since 1878, the Easter Egg Race has traditionally been held annually on this day, particularly on the grounds of the White House.
Easter Monday used to be considered an unlucky day and was known as Black Monday . Many historians and clergy agree that the reason for this: large casualties during expeditions, but Monday itself was usually considered an unlucky and bad day. For many schoolchildren it meant returning to school after the Easter holidays and was also known as Bloody Monday.
Easter is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar and just all existing holidays in general, dedicated to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Monday is the last day of Holy Week celebrations before work/school week resumes.
On this day, many government agencies/enterprises and educational institutions such as kindergartens, schools , colleges, institutes, universities or supermarkets , pharmacies, clothing stores, etc. are closed on Easter Monday. of course where it is a public holiday.
Let us celebrate the occasion of Easter Monday by offering our prayers to Almighty and by being thankful for everything we have. Happy Easter Monday.