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The transcript of this episode is in the description. In this episode, we’re going to talk about Easter. We’re going to talk about several Easter traditions in Europe. First of all: What is Easter? At the beginning, Easter was a Christian holiday. This holiday has been celebrated in Europe for 2,000 years. Today, many non-Christians celebrate Easter. For many people, Easter is no longer a Christian holiday.
And what is a tradition? A tradition is a habit that people have had for a very long time in a family or a country. Alright, we’re going to discover 3 different Easter traditions. I will first read slowly one time then I will explain in detail and then I will read a bit faster the second time.
The first Easter tradition today comes from Poland. During Easter, the country turns into a giant water fight. People throw buckets of water at each other or use water guns. At the beginning, the tradition was a little different: young men would sprinkle pretty girls with water, or even scented water. In Poland, in the past, at Easter, many young men and women would find love. These young people often married after meeting at Easter. Today, all Polish people take part in the water fight.
“Cocorico”—let’s talk about France for our second Easter tradition. In the southwest of France, in the village of Haux, there is a very special tradition. The locals cook a giant omelet with 5,000 eggs, 50 kilograms of onions and garlic, and 4 kilograms of salt and pepper. Several thousand people go to Haux each year at Easter to eat the giant omelet. According to legend, the tradition began when Napoleon came to the region and asked a villager to make him an omelet. The omelet was so delicious that Napoleon said: “You must cook a giant omelet!”
The third and last Easter tradition comes from Germany. Germans light giant bonfires called “Easter fires.” This tradition is older than Easter itself—Germans were already lighting these fires before becoming Christian. Germans believed that giant fires scared away evil spirits and brought good luck. Today, Easter fires are an opportunity for families and friends to get together, have fun, eat, and drink together.
Did you understand everything? If you didn’t understand everything, it’s okay, we’ll go back through each sentence together and I’ll explain in detail.
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La transcription de cet épisode est dans la description
Dans cet épisode, on va parler de Pâques.
On va parler de plusieurs traditions de Pâques en Europe.
Tout d’abord: C’est quoi Pâques?
Au début, Pâques était une fête chrétienne. Cette fête est fêtée/célébrée en Europe depuis 2000 ans. Aujourd’hui, beaucoup de gens non chrétiens fêtent Pâques.
Pâques n’est plus une fête chrétienne pour beaucoup de gens.