On April 5, 2026, Christians around the world will celebrate Easter. The holiday is the oldest and most important of all Christian festivals. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many adults in the United States (US) observe it by attending special church services. Some also fast or give up certain foods or habits during the 40 days leading up to Easter. For kids in the US, Easter means egg hunts, parades, and the Easter Bunny. But not everyone celebrates the holiday the same way. Here are a few fun customs you may want to try. In Bermuda, the Friday before Easter is all about flying large, colorful kites. The tradition began when a teacher used a kite depicting Jesus Christ to explain his ascension. People also enjoy hot cross buns and Codfish cakes. Norwegians spend the week-long Easter holiday reading crime novels and watching murder-mystery shows. In Australia, kids enjoy bilby-shaped chocolates during Easter. On Easter Sunday, hundreds of people in Florence, Italy, dress in 15th-century clothing and escort a historic cart filled with fireworks to the Florence Cathedral.