Easter traditions in Finland

[kattidya]

We have the tradition called "virpominen" on Palm Sunday, it stems from Orthodox beliefs mixed with old Finnish pagan traditions. Little children, mostly girls, decorate pussy willow branches with stuff like ribbons, feathers and stuff, dress up as witches (not Halloween style, but like homely and colorful and adorable, and they usually paint rouge

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[gaia_child]

Very interesting to read.

Via Crucis is reenacted in Poland too. But here SWAT version with handcuffed Jesus would be probably taken as a provacation;P

[kattidya]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed reading :)