Easter Related Things

Well, the Easter weekend is almost here and seems to have arrived very suddenly.

COVID restrictions in NSW are largely lifted although the health authorities are watching for a possible break out at the tourist town of Byron Bay. This means we can celebrate the Easter services together as a congregation. This was not possible last year.

Hubby and I will also celebrate with a family dinner at a relative's home on Sunday. For these blessings I am very grateful.
 
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Here in Sweden we have a tradition called Påskkärringar or Easter witches. Children dress up on Maundy Thursday and go from house to house - rather like Halloween trick or treat - with small hand drawn Easter greetings that they exchange for candy.

The connection in Sweden between Easter and the witches has its roots in the biblical story of Jesus last days.

According to popular Swedish folklore, when Jesus was condemned to die all the evil powers in the world were released. Maundy Thursday became the witches' night when they mounted their broomsticks and flew to a mythical island called Blåkulla - Blue Hill - to carouse with the devil.

I went round with my friends and so did my kids, but sadly there were none last year and I doubt if there will be any this year, but we've stocked up on candy just in case.

A Swedish Påskakärring - Easter witch

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What is a 'Peep' - apart from a quick look?
Nobody cares much about Easter here and the weather forecast is for a return to winter conditions for large parts of Scotland.
Snow for Easter!
It's Friday so the refuge collection lorry has just gone round and it will be just another day here.
 

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