Easter, as with many festivals around the world, is one that has changed hugely over time. Especially throughout the history of England through Medival Times and the Tudors, there has been great change between the traditions we have now compared to those shared by people in other periods of history.

One massive tradition is Hot Cross Buns which in the early 18th century were in fact believed to protect people against bad luck, bakers made a fortune selling them for one a penny or two a penny. Furthermore they were believed to go bad or mouldy and some even thought they cured diseases in the stomach. 

Since the Anglo Saxon times Easter is marked every years with a holiday meaning a break from work for all with the chance to have fun and see family. Traditionally this holiday was spent rolling hard boiled eggs down hills. This has translated itself into the Easter weekend celebrated in Workington in Cumbria where they now hold a football match each year since 1779. 

In Victorian times greetings cards at Easter became a popular thing to do for many, this has since lived on with businesses making fortunes every year from some cards!

It is evident there are many traditions both new and old that have been celebrated in England. It will be interesting to see how these change in later years.