Australia is a wonderful country
with people from different parts of the world. So, Easter is celebrated in a variety of ways.
The main day of celebration of families of Anglo-Irish backgrounds is Easter Sunday. Some people go to church services and have hot cross buns for breakfast. These are a sweet fruit bun, which may have a cross on top. Children exchange Easter eggs, which are usually made of chocolate. Some are now made from sugar and have little toys inside. The chocolate eggs are available in an egg shape, from tiny little ones to giant ones. Some chocolate eggs are also in the shape of cheeky looking rabbits.
In recent years Easter bilbies have also been made. The bilby is a native animal in
Australia. It is an endangered species. Chocolate manufacturers decided to make Easter
bilbies and give some of their profits to help protect these animals from extinction. Children don't worry about the shape. They just love the chocolate!
Many families arrange for an Easter hunt in their homes or gardens to see who can find the most eggs on Easter Sunday morning. They then share a meal with their relatives. Traditionally this has consisted of roast lamb, beef or chicken with roasted vegetables like potatoes, carrots, pumpkin
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