In Britain and many other European countries the Easter holidays passed already, and the Russian christians actively prepare to meet a main holytide. But in spite of difference in calendar traditions - in Russia Easter is marked always after a spring full moon - in festive traditions of countries quite a bit general, including the numerous treating and corks on roads.Great BritainA maundy-week for most habitants of Britain actually begins in Passionate Friday. From this day to Light Monday inclusive in a country official weekend.For many families it is wonderful possibility to visit relatives.For this reason journeys on a public transport and on a private auto can thoroughly spoil slightly a festive mood. Therefore some families prefer to mark the Easter holidays outside Britain and simply fly away on the so-called "long week-end" somewhere southward Europe.For schoolchildren Easter vacations last depending on school - two
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