Easter celebrated in similar fashion around the world

Secular Easter celebrations around the world are as varied as the countries in which they’re observed. 
  
For example, in Norway, murder mysteries are all the rage during Easter time. Many new whodunits are released, and televisions are saturated with shows that give viewers an opportunity to figure out the identity of the murderer. 
  
In Finland and Sweden and some other Scandinavian countries, this time of year marks the coming of the Easter witch. And, of course, let’s not forget the United States’ typical secular celebration with colored eggs and the Easter bunny. 
  
With so many activities and symbols that in no way relate to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, churches have a responsibility to share the biblical message of Easter. And all around the world, Baptist churches are gearing up for precisely that.
  
In the city of Gzira in the island country of Malta, Pastor Anthony Bonavia of Bible Baptist Church sounds like most any Alabama Baptist pastor: “On Easter Sunday in the morning and evening services, we will focus on the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ in our singing and preaching.”
  
And other churches — including Lebanon Baptist in Beirut, Lebanon, and Mayfield Baptist in Newcastle, Australia — though ministering in different cultures are preparing similar Easter ministry opportunities.
  
Hilton Olive, interim pastor of International Baptist Church of Vienna in Vienna, Austria, said his church is planning special music and a Maundy Thursday service with a dramatic re-enactment of the Last Supper.
  
“Easter will be especially joyous as we will baptize about a dozen new believers. How we praise the Lord for the power of the resurrection,” Olive said.
  
For Bruce Rosko, a missionary serving at Lighthouse Baptist Church just outside Camp Humphreys, a U.S. military base in Anjung-ri, South Korea, Easter   celebrations are