Belgium

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Religion of Belgium

In Belgium, Roman Catholicism is the majority religion, accounting for between 75% and 80% of the population, although as of 2004 only about 10% to 20% of the population regularly goes to church.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Easter in Belgium

In Belgium Easter is one of the big celebrations.Christians celebrate Easter every year in remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Climate of Belgium

Belgium is subjected to a temperate climate from the coastal regions inland to about Brussels.

Towards the ardennes the climate becomes more continental, with colder winters and warm summers. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. Snowfalls are also frequent. The average daily temperatures range between 4 degrees in winter and 22 degrees in the summer.