Easter is a little different every year: sometimes we love it for the traditions, other times for the first true flavors of spring, or simply because we finally have time for a good movie and a chance to slow down. No matter where we are in our holiday preparations, one thing is certain: Easter is full of colorful customs, delicious treats, and stories that bring the family together.
The long weekend is the perfect opportunity to revisit the spirit of childhood or discover new favorites with the family—and immerse ourselves in stories where bunnies hop about or legends come to life. We’ve selected three films that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face, whether you watch them with your family or on your own. Of course, let’s not forget *Life of Brian* if you’re in the mood for a classic.
The Five Legends
A spectacular animated film where the Easter Bunny plays a key role. The movie is exciting, magical, and full of festive spirit — a great choice for both kids and adults. In the story, the most important figures of childhood — the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus, the Sandman, the Easter Bunny, and the newly joined Jack Frost — form a team to protect children’s imaginations from dark forces.
Anyone who thinks rabbits are quiet, innocent little creatures hasn’t met Peter Rabbit yet! The film brings the charm of Beatrix Potter’s classic storybooks into the modern age. Peter and his siblings do everything they can to protect their favorite garden — causing quite a commotion in the process. The good news is that if you’ve grown fond of the little gang by the end of the movie, you can watch the sequel too.
Zootopia 1-2.
The film’s humor is full of little winks. The visuals are rich and imaginative, and the characters are very lovable. The story centers on Judy Hopps, the enthusiastic, ambitious rabbit who wants to be a police officer at all costs — even if no one in the city thinks a tiny bunny can hold her own among the big cats.
Babka – A dessert that will take everyone’s breath away
Ingredients for 12 people
Dough
- 2.5 dl milk
- 7 g dry yeast
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 80 g butter
- 2 egg yolks
Filling
- 180 g dark chocolate
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 50 g butter
- Syrup:
- 50 g sugar
- ½ dl water
Preparation:
Warm the milk until lukewarm, then stir in the yeast and sugar. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl, then pour in the yeast mixture and egg yolks. Mix until the dough comes together, then gradually work in the melted (but not hot) butter. Once the dough has fully absorbed the butter, shape it into a ball, cover it, and let it rise for about an hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling: melt the chocolate over steam, stir in the butter and sugar, then let it cool to lukewarm.
Divide the risen dough into two parts — you’ll make two loaves. Roll out both pieces into thin rectangles, spread with the chocolate cream, then roll them up. Cut the rolls in half lengthwise, and loosely twist the two strips around each other. Pinch the ends together and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Let them rest for another half hour, then bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
Pour the syrup made from water and sugar over the finished rolls—this will make them nice and shiny and even softer.
Cheese Rolls – There Might Even Be Some Left for Guests
Ingredients for 8 people:
- 200 g cheese (10 slices)
- 100 g (smoked) Trappista cheese (grated)
- 200 g ham (10 slices, to taste)
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 60 g butter (to taste)
- 1 tsp mustard
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 100 g cream cheese
- parsley to taste
- chives to taste
Preparation:
Place the cheese slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper so that they completely overlap each other and form a large rectangle. Grate the Trappist cheese over the top, then melt the cheese layers in a 180°C oven for a few minutes.
Separate the hard-boiled eggs. In a bowl, mash the egg yolks with a fork along with the butter, then season with salt and pepper. Finely chop the egg whites and mix them with the cream cheese and finely chopped herbs.
Once the cheese sheet has cooled, transfer it to a piece of plastic wrap to make rolling it up easier. Spread the egg white mixture evenly over the surface, then cover with the ham slices. Top with the egg yolk mixture and smooth it out nicely.
Using the plastic wrap, roll the cheese tightly to form a nice, compact roll. Place it in the refrigerator for a few hours to set, then slice and serve.
We’re looking for the best Easter ham!
Do you have a tried-and-true family recipe that’s an essential part of your Easter table? Now’s your chance to share it with us!
Send your favorite ham recipe, along with a brief description and — if available — a photo, to the following email address:
We’ll feature the most exciting entries in our online magazine, and the three best submissions will each win a Hankook gift package!
Whether it’s a traditional recipe, a family secret, or a creative innovation — we can’t wait to see how you make your Easter ham!
Here’s Another Way to Celebrate Easter
The world is full of strange, cheerful, or even surprising Easter customs that show just how many different ways there are to experience the same holiday. In some places, Easter is all about playful pranks; in others, it’s about quiet contemplation; and there are even countries where the arrival of spring is celebrated with quite unusual rituals.
In Austria, church bells fall silent from Holy Thursday until Sunday morning Mass — according to tradition, they “go to Rome” during this time. Children make up for the absence of the bells by walking through the villages with wooden rattles, known as Ratschen.
In the Philippines, it is customary at Easter to burn a straw effigy of Judas, symbolizing that the traitor is thus “paying” for his betrayal. This tradition is not unique to the Philippines: similar rituals can be found in certain regions of North America, as well as in Greece, Mexico, and Cyprus.
In Finland, at Easter, children cover their faces with soot or paint, tie scarves around their heads, and walk around the neighborhood with brooms made of millet or willow sticks. According to tradition, this is how they drive away evil spirits.
Every year in the town of Haux, France, a giant omelet is made in the main square using a four-meter-wide frying pan. Preparing this gigantic dish is a true community event and by no means a simple task.
In the town of Verges, Spain, a unique tradition comes to life at midnight on Holy Thursday: people dressed in skeleton costumes parade through the streets, performing the “danza de la mort,” or dance of death. The spectacle is both spine-chilling and mesmerizing, so anyone who visits is sure to have a memorable experience.
In Australia, children don’t munch on chocolate bunnies but on chocolate bilbies at Easter. Following an initiative in 1991, the hare figures — considered “newcomers” there — were replaced by chocolates modeled after the bilby, to draw attention to the protection of the native, endangered species.
In Antigua, Guatemala, during Easter, the cobblestone streets are covered with half-mile-long “carpets” made of flower petals, palm leaves, colored sawdust, and sand. The artists have just one day to create these stunning designs before the Good Friday procession. The works are often completed just minutes before the procession arrives, and barely half an hour later, there is no trace of them left.
In Luxembourg, “Pretzel Sunday” is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. According to tradition, on this day, boys give their sweethearts a small basket containing sweet pretzels decorated with icing and almonds, and the girls reciprocate the gesture with painted eggs on Easter Sunday. However, if the affection is not mutual, the boy receives only the empty basket in return — hence the expression “to get the basket.”