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Bunnies, fireworks, witches, skeletons and some water – worldwide holiday traditions

In Kenya, holidays bring families and friends together. It’s a time for bonding and festive meals; Chapati, nyama choma, chicken and for the fancy people, there will even be a cake laid on the table. Easter starts off with Church then the festivities follow.

In Britain Easter means Easter egg hunts, hot cross buns and perhaps a spot of maypole dancing, while in Kenya it’s all about family coming together. People around the world have different ways of celebrating Easter, some vested in religious traditions and others in pre-Christian pagan customs.

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