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Egg-cellent Easter

From hot cross buns to bunnies, Easter is a time for celebration and observing the resurrection of Christ. However, many Easter traditions are rooted in earlier paganism – honouring the rebirth of nature – and were adopted by the Christian church when Britain was converted. Here are some of the customs that take place across Britain.

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