Traditions around Easter in Sweden are somewhat different than those in the United States. They begin with Lent. ``Even if the Lenten fast was abolished in Sweden nearly 500 years ago with the ...

CHICAGO — Do you know anything about the Easter witches? In Sweden and Finland, it’s an Easter tradition. On the Thursday or Saturday before Easter, children like to dress up as witches, or old ladies ...

Easter is a huge celebration in Sweden, and the holiday comes with a few traditions that Americans might find surprising. For one, children dress up as påskkärringar, or Easter “witches.” With rosy ...

Generic photo of a film camera. The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, ...