New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-10

Ironv tho Gregor,an Arncninns tho periodical
blessing o, the house" takes place at Easter ms
consists o, the repetition o, prayer by the priest
accompanied by the burning ot incense. ana INC
.nrlnk'lnv with holy waier IN tho 'saa" or central
room OF tho house
On Easter Eve In the Albanian Highlands the
Young men assemble with lighted torches which
they wave abou, they walk In procession through
the village. Arriving at tho neares. stream. they
throw them In crying "Kore va! 90 MAIDEN We
throw th,- into the water with these tor hos 80
nayesi thou never return. referring e.henty 10
the malevocnt spirits. when tho priest conts 10
bless tho house on Easter Day the women throw
hot embcrs after him az he leaves IN ofier tlat
he may take away all danger from hre Tor the COM
Ing year
The early morning hour, Of Easter Day are given
over in Russia to religious obsorvances. but after 10
o,c,ock the dsy becomes ono OF convtviality. Tho
practice OF New Years calls Is observed In Russia
AT Easter and everything is fun and joility ON tho
streets gayly dressed mon and women salute "ach
other and exchange decorated Easter eggs For
rnery every one enjoyed the privilege Of kissing
whom ne met but this practice has lately fallen
into dsuse
In Russia Il IS considered crime to be found
intoxicated during Easter week; even the police
men being often under the mellowing influence
OF vodka
Egg rrclng Is fayorite amusement OF Russian,
German and French children. The eggs arc rolled
down a hill the prize going to the child whose
erg rolls tho greatest number OF races without
damage to It's shell. In Germany tracks arc made
~ twigs down which each egg may roll without
Interference from any other one. ana me p9X
collects toll from his opponent whose Egg is
cracked.
Tho Resurrection IL commcmoratcd by IN" East
ern Church strictly '1n the end OF tho Sabbath.
as II began TO dawn toward the first day OF tho
week" About o'clock the morning OF Easter
Sunday a ceremony takes place OF the same char
scter AS that celebrated In the Church OF the Holy
Scpuchre ut Jerusalem. The Archbishop or Patrl-
arch presents to he congresa9n sn Eh,nd tn rom
tho Eternal light. and praise christ who Is risen
tapers from his and then pass the Name along 10
those behind until all the tapers are klndled
Then. mingled with the odGr o. The inssnSe swIhs
triumphant Resurrection song
Christ has risen from the dead
nv lie death hath traTnped on;
To those laid In the graves.
Life having gwen.
At its conclusion the Easter greeting Christ is
riscnr' accompanied by kiss on the check. ~
given by one lend TO another, the response being:
Truly He g. risenr' On emerging into the open
air an old custom is to discharge firearms In honor
OF the event Last year. however, on account OF
the inrammable condition OF tho Turkish popu-
lace nv reason OF the Greco Turkish war. the
Cracks were prohibited In Smyrna and CONSTANT
NOBLE from doing anything that might preclpitate
Al the hour of early mass the churches are
again crowded with worshippers, who nave been
"omm,non' Al It's close more sautatlons OF
Christ is risen" arc exchanged as they VEIN
nsns ssgs and coffee After this the day is given
up relaxation and feasthg .he 'nost h.in
event for the girls ana Wonsn for whi"s
great event they don their new summer dresses
The Easter bonnet 90 pS With n" Uncovered hair deco
rated with flowers only