Chocolate bunnies, colourfully painted eggs and sweet pastries – these treats can be found on tables in Germany every spring. At Easter, the country celebrates the resurrection of Christ and the beginning of spring. Easter Sunday in particular is oriented around the family. Here, children can look in the garden for Easter eggs and presents hidden by the Easter Bunny. Then everyone comes together for a traditional breakfast, where they enjoy fresh bread, milk, cheese, and sausage. Also popular is what’s known as the Easter bonfire, where across the country, a metre-high pile of wood is set ablaze to welcome the new season and drive away the winter.