Easter Sunday Description
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the central feast of the Christian faith. Although it always falls on a Sunday, it is a designated public holiday. In Norway, church attendance swells on this day as families attend festive services featuring hymns and floral decorations. The holiday coincides with peak "påskefjellet" season — mountains are crowded with skiers enjoying the spring sun. Traditional Easter foods include lamb ("påskelam"), oranges, and "Kvikklunsj" chocolate bars. Easter eggs filled with candy are exchanged, and the nationwide crime novel obsession continues with new "påskekrim" releases.
