Overview

• Easter 2025 is being celebrated worldwide with a mix of Christian observances and cultural traditions, reflecting centuries of historical evolution.
• In Poland, water fights on Easter Monday commemorate the baptism of a Polish ruler in 966, continuing as a vibrant and symbolic tradition.
• Australia has replaced the Easter Bunny with the Bilby, a native marsupial, to address ecological concerns over invasive rabbit populations.
• The Philippines marks Good Friday with devout Christians reenacting the crucifixion of Jesus, a controversial and extreme ritual disapproved by the Catholic Church.
• In the United States, the President hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House, a family-friendly tradition involving children rolling eggs across the lawn.