Last Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrated the Passover, which was preceded by Easter Week - a time when Jesus returned to Jerusalem, was crucified and resurrected. Families attended church services on the streets of cities were religious processions, and in Belgium hosted an event for the collection of Easter eggs, aiming to break the world record. Orthodox Palm Sunday said. This photo essay presents pictures from the Easter week worldwide.

Volker Kraft decorates a tree 10 thousands of Easter eggs in your garden in Saalfeld, Germany, March 21, 2012. The tradition of decorating a tree for Easter is observed in the Kraft family for over 40 years.