7 fun Easter traditions from around the world

Clay Pot Throwing

Watch out for flying pottery on the Greek island of Corfu. (Spoiler alert: This has nothing to do with everyone’s favorite wizard.) On Easter Saturday at 11 a.m. sharp, the residents of Corfu throw clay pots (of all sizes) from their balconies. The tradition dates back to the 16th century, when people threw all of their useless and old belongings out of the window to get ready for the New Year – the breaking pots scare away evil spirits and mark a new beginning.