The winter had been long and . People were ready to welcome the of spring. The arrival of Easter eagerly anticipated. Preparations for the Easter had been underway. The women had long hours in the kitchen, baking treats. On Easter morning, the sun early. People dressed in their finest . The church was decorated with flowers ribbons. The service was performed in church. After the service people spread onto the streets, chatting and laughing. the sun began to set, the gathered in a corner of the , eagerly waiting for the Easter egg to begin.