Weird Easter traditions from around the world

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The discussion revolves around unusual Easter traditions from various cultures, exploring both humorous and bizarre practices associated with the holiday. Participants share anecdotes, reactions to shared content, and personal reflections related to Easter customs.

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  • Some participants express amusement at a comic depicting Jesus as a zombie, leading to discussions about the implications of such portrayals.
  • One participant mentions a tradition from Verges, Spain, involving a "death dance" with skeletons, suggesting it could be humorously linked to the zombie theme.
  • A game played in Latvia involving hard-boiled eggs is described, with one participant suggesting it would be more entertaining with raw eggs.
  • There is mention of a Polish tradition that one participant is curious to learn more about, indicating a personal connection to the topic.
  • Conversations shift to light-hearted banter about personal appearances and aging, with references to moustaches and grey hair.

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Participants generally share a light-hearted tone and express enjoyment in the discussion, but there are differing opinions on the appropriateness and interpretation of the zombie-themed comic. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the seriousness of such portrayals.

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Some references to cultural traditions are based on external sources, which may not be fully detailed in the discussion. The humor and personal anecdotes shared may reflect individual interpretations of the traditions rather than established facts.

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Readers interested in cultural practices, humor related to holidays, or those looking for unique Easter traditions may find this discussion engaging.

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NeoDevin said:
http://www.fractallywrong.com/images/zombiejesus.gif
http://www.fractallywrong.com/?p=229

OMG. That's terrible.

Loved it.

I always use Easter weekend to tidy up my house just in case Jesus comes to visit.
 
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OmCheeto said:
OMG. That's terrible.

Loved it.

Glad you liked it. I shared it with my cousin, and he got offended. We've now spent a good deal of time arguing about whether or not Jesus was a zombie (with me laughing all the while, and he, presumably, getting more and more upset). I won't go into details, as I'm probably pushing the guidelines to their limit just by posting the comic, but I thought I should share it.
 
NeoDevin said:
Glad you liked it. I shared it with my cousin, and he got offended. We've now spent a good deal of time arguing about whether or not Jesus was a zombie (with me laughing all the while, and he, presumably, getting more and more upset). I won't go into details, as I'm probably pushing the guidelines to their limit just by posting the comic, but I thought I should share it.

Well he does kind of fit the definition of zombie.

Speaking of zombies, I saw an article today where Woody Harrelson assaulted a paparazzi because he thought he was a zombie.

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/media/story/2009/04/11/harrelson-tmz-assault.html
"With my daughter at the airport I was startled by a paparazzo who I quite understandably mistook for a zombie."

You don't think he would smack Jesus if he showed up at his door do you?

Maybe Woody could start a tradition like #3 in Ivans list:
http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/apr2009/4/1/easter-traditions-image-1-204703320.jpg
3. On Maundy Thursday in Verges, in Spain, a traditional “death dance” is performed which involves a parade down the streets of the medieval town. Everyone involved is dressed in costumes and the procession ends with frightening skeletons carrying boxes of ashes. The scary dance begins at midnight and continues for three hours into the early morning.

Sounds like Zombie Jesus Day to me.
 
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8. In Latvia, the traditional Easter game played by the children is similar to conkers – but with eggs. Players pair off and use hard-boiled coloured eggs joined together with string. Competitors bang the ends of the eggs together until one player’s egg breaks. The winner is the player with the stronger egg. It sounds a bit messy to us.

It's much more fun with raw eggs
 
Never heard about the Polish tradition described on the mirror site, will have to tell Marzena about it.
 
Borek said:
Never heard about the Polish tradition described on the mirror site, will have to tell Marzena about it.

Is your moustache grey?
 
Not yet. Partially yes. But then my head turns grey, perhaps that's a sign I should stop helping.
 
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Borek said:
Not yet. Partially yes. But then my head turns grey, perhaps that's a sign I should stop helping.

Oh yes, I would say the situation is critical! Be sure to tell your wife that we can back you up on this.
 

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