Easter Egg hunt

Eggs in Easter are a symbol of spring and new life.

In the UK before they were replaced by chocolate Easter eggs real eggs were used, in most cases, chicken eggs. 

They were hard-boiled and dyed in various colours and patterns. The traditionally bright colours represented spring and light.

Nowadays people give each other Easter eggs made of chocolate, usually hollow and filled with sweets. On TV you will see adverts for Cadbury's Creme Eggs, a very sweet confectionery. The catching phrase for the adverts is "How do you eat yours?" 

And Britain children hunt for (chocolate) Easter eggs hidden about the home or garden by the Easter bunny.

Could you tell an Easter tradition in your country?

Happy Easter!!!

Notting Hill Carnival

 As you know, in February we're celebrating Carnival in lots of places around the world. Some of the best-known Carnival festivals take place in Brazil and Canary Islands. But today, we'd like to tell you about Notting Hill Carnival, a festivity also recognised worldwide.  

The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions. Taking place every August Bank Holiday weekend in the streets of London W11, It is an amazing array of sounds and colourful sights.

During these days, people have time to get dirty, adventurous or just to dress in a comical or carnivalesque outfit. Jouvert allows music lovers to jive along the streets to African drums or steel bands.The last day of festivities is when you can see the

The Grand finale showcasing, a sea of vibrant colours as 60 bands in magnificent costumes dance to the tantalising rhythms of the mobile sound systems or steel bands.

It's a time to get a taste for the fantastically diverse attractions of food, tunes and other fun activities, all adding to the Carnival’s one of a kind atmosphere.

Have you ever heard about Notting Hill Carnival?