page About Easter page Lent Sunday page Easter Week Each day of Holy Week carried its own meaning, beliefs and tasks, from spring cleaning the house and baking ceremonial foods to performing magical practices intended to ensure good health, a bountiful harvest and protect one from misfortune. page Czech Easter Symbols and Customs Do you observe Easter traditions? page Easter Recipes Two opposites collide on Easter — a strict fast and a copious abundance of food. The fast lasts until the end of Holy Saturday; then it’s time for the absolute opposite to take over.