| Celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of | | | | religious and cultural influences, the basic contours of |
| Jesus Christ, Easter is celebrated with great fervour | | | | Easter celebrations remain the same. Whether it is |
| and enthusiasm within the Christian community in | | | | the food, the revelry or the enthusiasm associated |
| Kerala. Preceded by at least 40 days of fasting | | | | with this festival they all remains unchanged across |
| known as ‘Lent' during which Catholics avoid | | | | cultures. One of the major features of this festival is |
| consuming meat, fish and eggs, the festival of Easter | | | | the Easter egg decorations and the sumptuous egg |
| is marked by week long celebrations that | | | | dishes that are made in every Catholic home on this |
| comprise of some important days like Shrove | | | | day. |
| Tuesday , Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good | | | | An extended Easter weekend is not only a time to |
| Friday and finally Easter Sunday. | | | | pray and celebrate but it also presents a perfect |
| Buy an Air ticket to India and head towards the | | | | opportunity to catch up with friends and family |
| enchanting coastal state of Kerala where you will | | | | members providing a welcome break from the |
| observe that the festival is celebrated with much | | | | humdrum of daily life. Nowadays, the festive aspect |
| enthusiasm as compared to other parts of the | | | | of the festival has taken a back seat and the |
| country. Easter celebrations are comparatively muted | | | | celebratory aspect has taken prominence. Young |
| as compared to Christmas primarily because the | | | | people treat Good Friday along with Easter Sunday |
| festival of Easter has a spiritual side to it as it is | | | | as one long extended weekend and sneak out for a |
| preceded by 40 days of fasting and prayer. On this | | | | short vacation with their family and loved ones. |
| auspicious day followers of the Christian faith usually | | | | Cheap air tickets to India are plentiful and the |
| wear new clothes and visit the nearest Church to | | | | extended Easter weekend provides the perfect |
| observe a midnight mass in the memory of Lord | | | | opportunity for travellers to have a fun-filled holiday |
| Jesus who was crucified on Good Friday. After | | | | in the backwaters of Kerala. |
| concluding the midnight mass, most people go for a | | | | It is perhaps the best time to visit this captivating |
| stroll and partake the splendours of the city. | | | | land as the south-west monsoon is still a few weeks |
| Tastefully decorated and brightly illuminated with | | | | away and one gets a chance to explore this beautiful |
| decorative lights, churches in Kerala are a sight to | | | | state in all its beauty. Pristine beaches, lush green |
| behold on this propitious day. Markets in Kerala are | | | | mountains and soothing backwaters would greet you |
| decked up with decorative lights and shops selling | | | | as you wander through this fascinating land of |
| eggs and bunnies do brisk business. In other parts of | | | | coconuts and lagoons. It is imperative that you plan |
| Kerala, street plays, songs and dances are staged | | | | your trip today to get some special deals on flights |
| and the rejoicing and jubilation continues for a week | | | | and hotels and it will be the best gift you could give |
| or two. Notwithstanding a few differences owing to | | | | to your family. |