Funny dos and don’ts for Easter time in Hungary!

Easter is coming soon, so it is time to prepare ourselves and make the most of this beloved occasion. Besides the well-known traditions of Easter sprinkling, eating ham, eggs, and sweets at the festive breakfast with the family, there are some superstitions that can bring us good luck, abundance, and love for the whole year. Let’s see the most important dos and don’ts at Easter time in Hungary.

Dos

Eat eggs with your loved ones

Hungarians believe that at Easter, we should eat an egg with someone who is extremely close to us. This way, even if we don’t see each other the following year, we will surely find our way back to each other.

Wearing new clothes

Superstition has it that if you wear new clothes at Easter, you will have good luck all year round. So, it is worth getting a few new pieces ready for the spring holidays.

Taking a cool shower

Bathing in cold water on the first day of Easter will keep you fresh and healthy all year round. This superstition is probably the basis for the Easter sprinkling.

Put the leftovers away for the next day

If you have any leftover food at Easter, put it away for the next day, as it is believed that they have magical powers. Similarly, cakes and breads baked at Easter also have supernatural powers, according to superstition.

Decorated eggs

Besides Easter leftovers, decorated eggs are also believed to have magical powers. Therefore, it is worth preparing some, perhaps as decoration. Those who are looking for love can decorate the festive table with red eggs.