How does new zealand celebrate easter

What of our Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and other communities? Increasingly we are more aware of the faiths of our fellow New Zealanders and while they might not celebrate Easter or Passover as a religious festival they do respect other religious traditions and can celebrate our growing religious diversity.

Finally, what of the more than a third of us who declare 'no religion'? We have an internationally high number of 'nones', those who do not identify with any faith or religious community. It is a mistake to assume that all 'nones' are ardent atheists, as studies show that some are simply religiously de-institutionalised, some generationally so. Many understand themselves to be spiritual and engage in religious practices, including prayer, meditation or other rituals.

Some indeed celebrate Easter, albeit in unorthodox ways. Many, however, have few religious interests or inclinations and understand Easter to be a short week followed by a long weekend off work, coupled with chocolate eggs and rabbits. Easter may well have been the original long weekend! For Christians, traditionally Easter was a 'Sabbath of Sabbaths', a day free of everyday work activities, a well-deserved break from labour. Utility links and page information. Print this page. Is there something wrong with this page?

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