American vs Brazilian Easter Holiday Differences

How do you celebrate Easter? We are Americans living in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Over the years, we have noticed many differences. The last one is my favorite. What are the biggest differences for you?

It’s amazing to have both experiences to combine so many wonderful aspects of both cultures and holidays.

In Brazil they have huge chocolate Easter eggs filled with sweet creams, cake or brigadeiro.

They eat fish for dinner because it symbolizes what Jesus ate at his last supper before the crucifixion.

Brazil has the largest Catholic population out of the world so Good Friday is an official national holiday with banks and stores closed. Also many Catholic schools get the week off. There are special week long Catholic services around the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. There are many theatrical reenactments of the crucifixion. And also many beautiful candle lit processions.

In the United States we dye hard boiled eggs, eat deviled eggs and have a super high energy Easter egg hunt. We generally have an Easter brunch which includes ham, potatoes and deviled eggs. We don’t get Good Friday off of school or work but we do take the holidays seriously. Most Americans, whether Catholic or Christian attend church, spend time with families, pray and share a meal. It’s a very special time for everyone.

We don’t prefer one country over the other. We love combining both cultures and experiencing both. This year I am very happy to be in Brazil where the weather is warm and perfect for an outdoor Easter egg hunt. Currently in the United States it’s very cold and snowing in some places.

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