On the eve of Easter, Danish homes and shops are decorated in green and yellow, especially with new-leaved branches and daffodils. The Easter egg is the predominant symbol of Easter. Children usually get Easter Eggs made of chocolate from their parents and grandparents. As part of their effort to garner the most number of eggs, children take recourse to writing a gækkebrev to a family member or a good friend.
Gækkebreve or teaser letters is a unique Danish Easter tradition, written like little poems or rhymes. Teaser letters are usually anonymous, but signed with a number of dots corresponding to the number of letters in the sender's name, so that the recipient can make a calculated guess about the sender. The gækkebreve can be decorated with a snowdrop, which is regarded as the first flower of the year. If the receiver cannot guess the sender's identity within a certain period of time, the receiver will have to give an Easter Egg to the sender.
The Danish Easter Lunch, which is eaten both with family and friends, is served with herrings and other kinds of fish, little hot dishes, sliced meats and cheese. Families put emphasis on table decoration pieces, such as daffodils and yellow and purple napkins.
