Easter decoration in Serbia. Easter, the day when Jesus conquered death and was resurrected, thus inspiring hope of eternal life among Christians, is among the most joyful holidays in Orthodox Christianity. The holiday is especially welcome because it comes in spring, coinciding most years with warmer weather and the awakening of nature. In Serbia, Easter means lots of traditions: spending time with your loved ones, fasting, colouring eggs and praying. For some, it starts 40 days before the holiday with a fast that lasts until Easter itself. During that period, observant members of the Orthodox church don’t eat animal products. The period is intended to purify Christians’ bodies and minds. That is how they prepare themselves for the communion that takes place on the morning of Easter Sunday. The final preparations are made on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Maundy Thursday is spent at home, doing chores, while the following day is one of the saddest in the Christian calendar.

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