Talking About Family Traditions – Easter Edition

Level: Beginner | Date: April 21, 2025

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Introduction

Family traditions help bring people together. They give us special memories and make holidays more meaningful. In this article, we will look at how families around the world celebrate Easter, and you will learn vocabulary to help describe your own family traditions.

Easter in Different Countries

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, many families enjoy a long weekend during Easter. They often eat hot cross buns—a sweet bread with raisins and a cross on top. Children get chocolate eggs and enjoy egg hunts in parks or gardens. It’s a fun way for families to enjoy the spring weather.

Germany

In Germany, families decorate branches of trees or bushes with colorful eggs. These are called “Easter egg trees.” Parents also hide eggs for children to find on Easter morning. Many people visit relatives and enjoy traditional meals like ham and potatoes.

United States

In the United States, it’s common for families to go to church and have a big family meal afterward. Some families also take Easter photos, where everyone dresses in spring colors like yellow, pink, or light blue. It becomes a family memory they look back on every year.

Mexico

In Mexico, Easter is part of a larger celebration called “Semana Santa” (Holy Week). Families go to church, take part in parades, and spend time together. Some people travel to the beach or countryside with their relatives.

South Korea

In South Korea, Easter is not as widely celebrated, but some Christian families go to church and then enjoy a meal together. Some might give chocolate eggs to children as a small gift. It’s a quieter celebration but still a chance to spend time with loved ones.

Final Thoughts

No matter where you are in the world, holidays like Easter give families a reason to slow down, share food, and enjoy each other’s company.

Vocabulary

Tradition (n): A special habit or custom in a family or culture – “Eating hot cross buns is a tradition in the UK.”
Relative (n): A family member – “We visited our relatives during the holiday.”
Raisin (n): A small dried grape used in baking – “The buns have raisins in them.”
Memory (n): Something you remember from the past – “We took photos to keep the memory.”
Celebrate (v): To do something special for a holiday or event – “We celebrate Easter with a big meal.”
Decorate (v): To make something look pretty – “We decorated the tree with eggs.”
Parade (n): A public walk or show with music and costumes – “We watched the Easter parade downtown.”
Custom (n): A traditional way of doing something – “It’s a custom to wear spring colors.”
Habit (n): Something you do often or regularly – “Eating together is a family habit.”
Company (n): Being with other people – “I enjoy my family’s company.”

Discussion Questions

About the Article

What do people eat in the UK during Easter?
What is an “Easter egg tree”?
How do families in the U.S. make Easter memories?
What is “Semana Santa” in Mexico?
How is Easter celebrated in South Korea?

About the Topic

Does your family have any special Easter traditions?
What foods do you usually eat on holidays?
Do you take family photos during celebrations?
How do you spend time with your relatives?
What is your favorite family memory?

Idiom of the Day: “Make memories”

This means to do something special that you will remember later. Example: “We took a trip together to make memories.”

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