An Easter witch visited and wished me a glad påsk or happy easter.
We were just visited by a witch. Today is skärtorsdagen or maundy Thursday, as it is known in English. For most people, it’s a half-day holiday, followed by full days off on Friday and Monday for Easter. (In the US, I got no days off for Easter. So very sorry, my American friends!)
But back to the witch. She was friendly and maybe about 5. Children dress up as Easter witches as part of the Easter tradition here– they wear brightly colored clothes or witches hats, paint their cheeks red – and go from door to door in their neighborhood presenting drawings in the hope that they will get sweets in return. It’s sort of like our American trick or treat, except that kids here give out a gift in hope for a treat.
The Easter drawing we were presented with. I like the purple feather!
Robert and I were just finishing lunch when we heard the doorbell ring. He was surprised by the witch and getting the drawing, so just said thank you. Then I came running with the camera so I could get a photo. And in the excitement, we forgot about giving out the goodies. So our poor little witch no doubt left disappointed. But we quickly got some godis or candy together and presented them to our little neighbor as she passed by on her way out. Very sweet.
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Isn’t it a cute tradition?
Thanks for your reminder…I’ve got candy by the door now!
Marilyn,
It is so cute. I have my drawing on the refrigerator.
That’s cool! The “trick or treat” thing tries to make its way into Australia each year, but many people refuse to give out lollies because it’s not an Australian tradition. We do, however, get the public holidays (yay!) – this year, we actually have a five-day weekend, because ANZAC Day (commemorating fallen soldiers) falls on the Tuesday 🙂
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