For Canadians, Easter is one of the biggest holidays of the year. Related holy celebration three days are important: Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Good Friday, the Friday before the holiday. Good Friday very important for the Christian community, the Friday before Easter is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified. In all regions of Canada, except Quebec, this day is recognized by law as a national holiday. Considered a day of mourning and prayer, Christians to celebrate by going to church, and some Catholics fast. Crosses, religious icons statuele are sometimes dressed in black cloth or purple to indicate mourning and flowers and bright objects are removed from their homes. Specific Good Friday are gems to cross. They are made from a dough similar to bread, mixed with raisins and other dried fruits and decorated with a cross made from a special batter or dough directly etched cross. After they ripen, they are smeared with icing sugar and served as hot. In this Friday, schools and post offices are closed and many people do not work. Public transportation is also restricted in some rural areas is perhaps even that it does not move at all. Easter Sunday. Commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday is calculated as the first Sunday after the vernal equinox and is celebrated by Canadians or by going to church or by spending time with family. Those who choose to spend Easter Sunday family organizes competitions decorated eggs, painted eggs or hunters, especially for children. Among the symbols of this day include lighted candles in church on the eve sometimes, but the most famous symbol egg remains. It represents the rebirth of nature and the promise of a new life. In Vegreville, Alberta is located and largest Easter egg in the world. It is a representation of Ukrainian Easter eggs, called Pysanka, depicting links between the two countries. Built in 1974, the egg is made up of nearly 2,000 triangles of aluminum and has a diameter of eight meters and is decorated with black, gold and silver. Easter Monday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For some Canadians it is also a day of celebration. Those who have the day off and spend it outdoors when the weather allows or visiting relatives and friends. In Quebec, it is the employer's choice whether or not Easter Monday is a day off, and in the Northern Territory is considered by law a paid holiday.
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