Norway's Criminal Habit Uncovered In Norway , reading detective novels and crime thrillers has become a popular Easter pastime. The period from Holy Thursday through East Monday is a public holiday, and many Norwegians take vacations to the mountains, or to the coast at this time. According to folklore professors at the Institute for Cultural Studies at the University of Oslo, the tradition of reading about crime at Easter may stem from the violent nature of Christ's death.
Players make pairs and then tap the ends of their eggs together.
First the wide ends of the two eggs are tapped together, then the narrow ends, and finally one wide and one narrow end. When a player's egg breaks, he or she leaves the game, which continues until one player is left with an unbroken egg. Bermuda Lilies Bloom Abroad Lilies were a symbol of purity for early Christians. The trumpet lily blooms in the spring and rapidly became a popular for Easter decorations. The passion play in the town of Iztapalapa, near Mexico City, is one of the most famous Easter events in Mexico , drawing one million visitors each year.