Russian Easter


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Speaking of religious holidays, Russian Orthodox Paskha ( Easter) doesn’t coincide with Western Easter, either.

Paskha is not only the name of the holiday, but also a special cake that Russians bake (or, more realistically, buy) for Easter.

They also paint boiled yajtsa ( eggs) into cheerful colors and exchange them.

On the day of Easter, instead of “Hello,” Russians say to each other Khristos voskryes! (Christ has arisen!) The appropriate response is Voistinu voskryes! ( He truly has!)

On Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning people put an easter cakes, painted eggs, butter, fruits into a basket and go to church to holy food.