One of the predominantly Catholic countries in the world, Germany is a land that is still rooted in religious habits despite living in a modern domain. The new leader of the Catholic faith, Pope Benedict XVI, famous for safeguarding the traditional values and doctrines of the Roman Catholic church is German, therefore we can assume that his strict upbringing may be common in many areas in Germany.
For Catholics all over the world, Easter is one of the most crucial and most festive events during the year. It is believed that Easter is held because it is the authentication of the deliverance and redemption of the world. In Germany, Easter is often correlated with symbols that represent the Catholic faith, and they are taught in academic institutions and catechism classes. Among these famous symbols are the cross that symbolizes Christ's death, the egg, which is the attribute for rebirth and life, the lamb that portrays the sacrifice of Christ, and the hare, which is known for fertility and the official "mascot" of the Easter festivities.
Easter is one of the most jubilant celebrations in Germany and the people do go out of their way to revel in it. Despite its modern flavor, Germans are still aware of the true meaning of Easter -- thanks to their firm roots in Catholic habits.
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