It has been quite a while since the Christmas holidays. It’s time for a break, and now spring is upon us and along with it comes Easter. People all around the world are geared up to celebrate Easter, each in their own unique way. Let’s enjoy the Easter festivities combined with the wonderful spring weather. Grab this opportunity to travel to your favorite destinations and experience the magic of Easter.
When is Easter 2019?
Easter vacation is a great time to travel as the Northern Hemisphere starts warming up during springtime. Easter in 2019 falls on Sunday, April 21st.
The best time to book your flights for Easter vacation is February. You will find that booking a few months in advance will get your cheaper flights. You can also score great deals on flights for Easter break in February. The airfares start increasing significantly from March and April, avoid this period and book your tickets beforehand and avail great flight deals for your Easter vacation.
Why Do We Celebrate Easter?
Christians have celebrated Easter for over 1500 years. Easter was first celebrated on the occasion of the rebirth of Jesus, three days after being killed, sometimes called ‘the Resurrection’. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
A lot of churches start their Easter Sunday celebrations at midnight on Easter Eve. Christians decorate their churches with flowers and light candles in remembrance of Jesus, who rose from the dead and drove away the darkness in the world. All the people and priests who celebrate Easter dress up in their Sunday best. A lot of Christians attend the Sunrise services held early in the morning to celebrate the start of Easter Day. Easter Eggs are normally given out at this time and I think we can all agree that the chocolate ones are the best.
Easter Celebrations Around The World
Easter celebrations all over the world include Easter parades, decorating eggs, egg hunts, spectacular fireworks, etc. Here are a few places that you should definitely add to your wishlist to visit during Easter!
The USA –
The fun-filled Easter celebrations in America consist of Easter egg hunts, egg rolling, egg decorating, visits from the Easter Bunny and parades. There are also lots of candies and treats involved. The Easter bunny is an iconic symbol for Easter much like Santa Claus is for Christmas.
In Washington D.C., the White House hosts the famous Easter Egg Roll, held on the Monday after Easter. The Easter Egg Roll is a race in which children push colorful, decorated eggs across the White House Lawn. This tradition started in 1878 when the White House Lawn first opened its gates for children.
The famous New York City Easter Parade attracts people from all around the world. The parade is one of New York’s favorite outdoor events where people participate wearing the most colorful and flowery bonnets. This annual tradition has been taking place in New York City for over 130 years and is definitely worth a visit.
Plan your visit –
The month of April is a delightful time to visit the United States. You will also get great travel deals as it’s the season for Easter travel and spring break.
Both Washington D.C. and New York City have airports in their vicinity, making it easier for travelers to get to these cities.
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Vatican City, Italy –
Vatican City in Rome undoubtedly has the largest Easter celebrations, led by the Pope. The Easter Sunday Holy Mass is held by Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square. The Pope gives an Easter message and blessing, called Urbi et Orbi from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica. This religious event is attended by a large number of devotees from over the world.
Since Easter also marks the end of the fasting season of Lent, food plays a big part in celebrations. I would recommend you try the delicious traditional Easter foods like lamb artichoke and Easter cakes in Rome.
Plan your visit –
If you want to visit Rome during Easter Week make sure to book your flights and hotel well ahead of time, as the prices will be quite steep later on.
The Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” is where all the international flights in Rome land. The journey from the Airport to Vatican City takes approx. 35 minutes. You can cover this journey with a shuttle bus or a taxi available at the airport.
Seville, Spain –
Easter is one of the most important Christian events in Spain. The Spanish celebrate the Holy Week starting from Domingo de Ramas (Palm Sunday) and ends with Lunes de Pascua (Easter Monday). But Easter celebrations in Seville are by far the best and grandest. The celebrations in Spain are known as Semana Santa, which is Spanish for Holy Week.
There are 52 different religious brotherhoods in Seville whose members parade through the streets during Semana Santa exhibiting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The floats in the procession are covered in flowers. The celebrations are complete with dancing in the streets and traditional sweet cakes by the locals. The Spanish definitely know how to celebrate!
Plan Your Trip:
The month of April has pleasant and mild weather in Seville. The time is ideal to join the Easter celebrations and explore Seville.
Seville has its own Seville International Airport, due to which it is convenient for international travelers to reach Seville.
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Why You Should Travel On Easter
Still wondering if traveling on Easter is such a good idea? Let me tell you why Easter is a great time to travel.
1. The Weather
April is the best month for traveling. The days are warm and sunny in the spring season weather. April weather is less unpredictable than March and more pleasant than the upcoming summer months. It is the perfect opportunity for your Easter vacation.
2. Avoid The Crowds
Since the tourist season is still at bay, you can avoid majority of crowds traveling in April. Also apart from the Easter celebrations, all the holiday destinations have a relaxed atmosphere during this period. You can easily explore different places at your leisure.
3. Experience Different Cultures
Easter is an important Christian festival, celebrated almost everywhere. In such an incredibly diverse continent as Europe, you will notice that Easter celebrations differ through every region. Traveling during the Easter holiday is one of the best ways to experience a new culture.
4. Enjoy Family Time
Holidays are the perfect time to spend with your family and keep the beloved family traditions alive. Taking an Easter trip with them is a great way to relax and have fun with your loved ones.
I hope this has helped you decide where you would like to spend your Easter. So start packing your bags and go enjoy your Easter holidays.
Happy Easter From TravelGuzs!
