Trump is clearly unfit to be President. But do not let that explain away the evil of his threatening war crimes against the Iranian people, on Easter Sunday no less. We cannot let Trump normalize this. Load image
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) April 5, 2026
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Instead of attending the Easter church services he was scheduled for, @realDonaldTrump spent today on the phone with reporters gleefully threatening to commit war crimes in Iran. Republicans need to immediately find the courage to join us in bringing this war to swift end Show more nytimes.com Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran
In this sacred Easter season, our hearts turn with deep gratitude and reverent devotion to our Savior, Jesus Christ and remember His merciful mortal ministry, His perfect love, and His marvelous gift of the Atonement. The Savior teaches that He is the true, trusted, and Show more Load image Load image
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— Maureen Cohen Harrington (@VeganSkaterDC) April 6, 2026
Tonight, church bells are ringing all across the #East. It does not matter what time it is or whether people are asleep. We ring the bells for our Savior and Lord #JesusChrist, who came 2,000 years ago, defeated death, rose again, and saved us all. Happy #Easter 0:27 2 MB Load video
— Eastern christians (@Easternchristns) April 5, 2026
Easter-Sunday, April 5th , 2026 at 09:11 h CET: Guten Morgen, good morning, buenos dias, buongiorno, Καλημέρα, শুভ সকাল, bom dia, günaydin, dobro jutro, goedemorgen, maidin mhaith, 早上好 おはよう! I am @dul_dieter = Dieter Ulrich, Paderborn Load image
Easter, also known as Ostern in Germany, serves to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It notably punctuates the end of the Lenten Season, a 40-day period of fasting and reflection on Christ's sacrifices. From religious services to unique cultural practices, Easter is marked by an array of distinguishing elements — the shared theme among these, however, is often one of renewal and rebirth.
Tracing its roots back to the early Middle Ages, the celebration of Easter in Germany has long-held historic significance that intertwines with its Christian and pre-Christian traditions. The term Easter itself supposedly derived from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, representing spring and fertility. Over centuries, Easter practices in Germany have evolved to incorporate particular symbols such as the Easter Bunny to represent the arrival of new life and the Easter Egg symbolizing rebirth and joy.
Today, the German observance of Easter combines both religious and secular traditions. Churches hold special services, while families attend Passion Plays, dramatic portrayals of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. Additionally, public areas are adorned with beautifully decorated Easter trees, known as Osterbaum. Easter egg hunts are a favored activity among children. The exact date of Easter, based on lunar cycles, varies each year. It typically falls between March 22 and April 25, with Good Friday marking the beginning of the long Easter weekend in Germany.
Top 8 Facts for 2026 Easter in Germany
In Deutschland wird die Einhaltung des so genannten Tanzverbots an Karfreitag erneut für Diskussionen sorgen, da die rechtlichen Regelungen zum Schutz der „stillen Tage“ von Bundesland zu Bundesland stark variieren und in Bayern beispielsweise deutlich strenger ausgelegt werden als in Berlin.
Die Aufführungen von Johann Sebastian Bachs Matthäus-Passion und Johannespassion bilden in der Karwoche 2026 wieder den kulturellen Höhepunkt in vielen Kirchen und Philharmonien, wobei namhafte Ensembles wie das Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Baden-Baden gastieren.
Ein fester Bestandteil des literarischen Erbes ist der Osterspaziergang aus Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil, dessen Zeilen „Vom Eise befreit sind Strom und Bäche“ in vielen Haushalten als ritueller Gruß an den Frühling rezitiert werden.
Kulinarisch steht der Gründonnerstag ganz im Zeichen grüner Speisen, wobei insbesondere die Frankfurter Grüne Soße mit ihren traditionell sieben Kräutern als Symbol für Erneuerung und Reinigung gilt.
In Nord- und Mitteldeutschland ziehen die traditionellen Osterfeuer am Karsamstag Tausende Besucher an, die das Abbrennen riesiger Holzstapel als gemeinschaftliches Event zur Vertreibung des Winters feiern.
Das Backen des Osterlamms, ein meist aus Rührteig bestehendes Gebäck in Lammform, bleibt eine zentrale Familientradition, die den Tisch beim Osterfrühstück als christliches Symbol der Unschuld schmückt.
Kunstinteressierte in der Hauptstadt können das Osterwochenende nutzen, um die neue Sonderausstellung Destiny in the Stars – The Beginnings of the Zodiac im Berliner Neues Museum zu besuchen, die kurz vor den Feiertagen eröffnet wird.
In der Region Franken werden zahlreiche Brunnen mit tausenden bunt bemalten Eiern und Fichtengrün als Osterbrunnen geschmückt, was einen der visuell beeindruckendsten regionalen Bräuche zur Osterzeit darstellt.
Go to a children's Easter egg hunt or hold one of your own. Many churches have them the Saturday before Easter too.
Cook an Easter dinner for family and friends. Traditional entrees include lamb or ham. During Lent (period leading up to Easter), many Roman Catholics exclude meat from their diet, so Easter is often indulgent on meat.
Visit the Easter Markets: Much like Germany’s famous Christmas markets, Easter markets are common in various cities. Here you can buy beautifully decorated Easter eggs, Easter decorations, and traditional German Easter treats. The Dresden Easter Market is one of the oldest and most famous.
Participate in Egg races and Egg hunts: The egg race is a traditional Easter game where children roll painted eggs down a hill. The Egg hunt is equally popular where eggs are hidden by the Easter bunny and children waits eagerly the Easter Sunday to find them