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Some countries/regions have "passion plays" where they reenact the death of Jesus. Have
you been to see one or participated in one? Can you describe it?
In some Asian societies, real nails are used on the cross and people punish themselves with
whips. What is your opinion of this? Does it make them feel closer to the passion of Christ?
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What other activities occur at Easter? Are there any special sporting events?
Are there any films which are always shown at Easter?
Have you seen the Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ? What did you think of it?
What have you heard about it?
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What are your plans for Easter week this year? Do you have to work?
How do you usually feel at this time of year?
Do you have any family Easter traditions?
What are the traditional Easter traditions in your country? Maundy Thursday / Good Friday /
Easter Sunday / Easter Monday traditions.
5. Are there any traditional foods / drinks for Easter?
6. Do you normally go on holiday at Easter?
7. Do you go to church at Easter?
8. What did you used to do at Easter when you were a child?
9. How have Easter celebrations changed during your lifetime?
10.Have they been influenced by other cultures?
11.Do you give Easter eggs?
12.Do / did you organize egg hunts for your children?