Easter is a joyous occasion celebrated by Christians worldwide, commemorating the New Testament’s resurrection of Jesus Christ. One of the symbols associated with Easter is ribbons, which are used in various ways to signify the renewal and rebirth associated with the holiday. CeremonialSupplies.com, the best one-stop shop on the net for ceremonial ribbons, grand opening supplies, ceremonial groundbreaking shovels, and many other items used for corporate events, has a beautiful selection of ribbons of various sizes and lengths that are perfect for Easter decorations. In this blog, we'll take a look at how ribbons are used in Easter celebrations around the world.
In European countries, it is customary to decorate Easter eggs with colorful ribbons. The eggs are first dyed in various colors, then wrapped with ribbons of different hues, creating a beautiful and vibrant effect. These eggs are then hidden for little children to find in an egg hunt, or they are given out as gifts, or used as table centerpieces during Easter feasts. In some parts of Germany, it's also common to tie ribbons around the branches of trees in the days leading up to Easter. These "Easter trees" are a popular decoration, and the colorful Easter ribbons symbolize the joy and renewal of spring.
In England, the Easter parade is a long-standing tradition where people dress up in their finest clothes and parade through the streets, often decorating their hats and bonnets with colorful flowing ribbons. These parades are held in towns and villages across the country and are a joyful celebration of Easter and the coming of spring.
In the United States, Easter parades are also a popular event, particularly in New York City, where the tradition dates back to the mid-19th century. During the parade, participants wear fancy hats adorned with ribbons, flowers, and other decorations, and march down Fifth Avenue to the delight of spectators. The 1948 film with Judy Garland, Easter Parade, is an iconic film about this tradition. The Easter bunny is also a fun tradition of Easter and you can find a big bunny handing out chocolates and candy to children at the local malls!
In Latin America, Easter celebrations are a mix of Christian traditions and indigenous customs. In some areas, colorful ribbons are used to decorate the streets and homes, while in others, ribbons are tied to the ears of animals as a sign of love and good fortune. In Mexico, for example, the Easter season is marked by the celebration of Semana Santa, or Holy Week, which culminates in a parade on Easter Sunday. During the parade, dancers perform traditional dances wearing colorful costumes and ribbons, while others carry large banners adorned with ribbons and flowers, and more somber ones parade a re-enactment of Christ’s Passion, ending with the resurrection.
In the Philippines, which has a predominantly Catholic population, Easter is celebrated with the Pabasa, a continuous reading of the Passion of Christ that lasts for several days. During the reading, colorful ribbons are used to mark the different sections of the text. These colorful ribbons range from light pastels, to gleaming brilliant colors – like CeremonialSupplies.com own palette of color ribbons!
In some African countries, Easter is celebrated with colorful processions and parades, often accompanied by music and dance. In Kenya, for example, the Maasai people perform a traditional jumping dance during their Easter celebrations, wearing brightly-colored shukas (cloth) adorned with ribbons of various colors.
In Australia, where Easter falls in the autumn season, ribbons are used to decorate the home and garden. It's also common to tie ribbons around the chocolate Easter bunnies, which are a popular treat in Australia and the US during the holiday. The ribbons are used to create wreaths for the doors, and long flowing ribbons representing the colors of Spring, are used to decorate lamp posts. CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of 2” wide ribbons of lovely soft and bright colors perfect to decorate a Maypole!
Ribbons are a universal symbol of joy and renewal, and are used in different ways to celebrate Easter around the world. Whether they're used to decorate Easter eggs, parade through the streets on Maypoles, or tie around the ears of animals, ribbons are a colorful and meaningful part of Easter celebrations, and CeremonialSupplies.com has a selection of ceremonial ribbons of all sizes and colors that will help you create your own special Easter ribbon decorations! And we ship fast and efficiently wherever you are. Click here for quotes.