How is Easter celebrated around the world? 8 surprising traditions from Spain, France, Germany and more

If you hadn't have guessed from the mountains of chocolate eggs littering the supermarket, Easter is very nearly upon us.

That's right, the Easter weekend is now just a few weeks away, giving you plenty of time to stock up on chocolate.

While most of us in the UK tend to celebrate the four-day weekend with egg hunts and stacks of sweet treats, other countries have embraced their own Easter rituals.

Here, we take a look at some Easter traditions around the globe and the history behind them.

1. Easter in Spain

Known in Spain as Semana Santa, or Holy Week, Easter is observed for an entire seven days on the Iberian peninsula.

Celebrations begin during