It is much the same here, @tobywalter I went to a Catholic School growing up, so they had a very big deal during Lent. Easter is the big holiday/event for Christians. No Holiday is more important on the calendar. We usually have a big family gathering with special foods cooked that day, the family goes to church and we have a large family celebration following that. Some places have Easter Parades and other festivities, but ours is more family. Easter ALWAYS brought new outfits, including an Easter Hat. :) Most don't do those anymore, but, they were always the one time of year that all girls got a new hat!
Sounds just like here!
Wao that's cool friend @dswigle
:)