Egyptians from all walks of life took a break to celebrate the hugely popular holiday of the official first day of spring "Sham El Nessim"-People flocked to picnic in parks and in the countryside
Egyptians from all walks of life took a break from the political problems crippling their country one year after the revolution to celebrate on the 16th April 2012 the hugely popular holiday of the official first day of spring "Sham El Nessim"-People flocked to picnic in parks and in the countryside around the celebration dates to 4500 years and was already celebrated in Pharaonic Egypt. Salted fish is consumed because it represents fertility; lettuce because it brings a feeling of hope with the arrival of spring - People also drink tea, play games and just reconnect with family and close friends in a festive atmosphere.
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