by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The meaning of Easter is universal, but it’s celebrated differently throughout the world. Even in the various states of Germany, people observe different traditions and customs. Little trees in backyards are decorated with Easter eggs, special Easter wreaths hang on entrance doors, and in houses, Germans put branches of forsythias, willow catkins and other trees in vases and decorate them with Easter eggs and ornaments. In some towns, Easter trees are put up, fountains are decorated with eggs, flowers and garlands, and Easter markets with selling booths and merry-go-rounds are held.
March 22, 2018 ×
by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The Irish celebrate a national and religious holiday today — St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day to honor Ireland’s first Christian missionary. March 17 is also an official holiday in Northern Ireland, the British overseas territory of Montserrat and the Canadian province of Newfoundland. But even in many other countries, […]
March 15, 2018 ×