Orthodox Easter is one of the largest Russian religious holidays. Because Russians follow the old Julian calendar they usually celebrate Easter a week later than Protestants or Roman Catholics who follow the newer Gregorian calendar.
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For religious households in Russia preparations for Easter begin well in advance – with fasting and cleaning their homes. For them the holiday begins on Saturday night when people gather in dark churches for communal prayer waiting for the resurrection of Christ.
According to religious legend it is a day when Jesus wore rags and walked among people asking for food. Since no one knew where to meet Him people prepared abundant baskets of food and shared boiled eggs and other Easter goodies with the poor. Years ago there was even a tradition of bringing food to prisons to feed prisoners and proclaiming that everyone should forgive sinners and show mercy on Easter.
Easter is one of those days when family and friends come together to celebrate life. The table is traditionally covered with a white starched tablecloth. The family only starts eating after lighting a candle and placing it in the middle of the kulich.
