Whether you are celebrating the Jewish Passover, the resurrection of Jesus or the coming of spring, exotic holiday recipes can be discovered all around the world.
Easter in Italy is unforgettable. The holidays are celebrated with solemn processions and masses prior to the Easter holiday, joyous feasting on Easter Sunday and rowdy partying on Easter Monday (La Pasquetta). On this day, families enjoy another day off work to picnic outdoors in the nice weather with their families, enter the Racing of the Egg contest or attend a Festa della Ndrezzata dance.
In Italy, the Easter dinner varies by region, but almost everywhere they share lamb and fancy Easter breads as the main dishes. Hardboiled eggs are important breakfast and dinner menu items in most regions as well. Garlic roasted potatoes, tossed salad with roasted red peppers, olives, sliced tomatoes and artichoke hearts and wine are all quintessential sides.
There are tons of bread varieties for this festive day. Braided egg bread, calabria (with hardboiled eggs hidden inside), colomba pasquale (with crystallized sugar and almonds), gubana (with nuts, fruit, spice and liqueur) and Crescia al formaggio (with cheese). Fruits like grapes, oranges, figs and pears, pies (tortas) and chocolate are delicious Italian desserts.
There is a spirit of optimism that comes along with the holidays during the advent of spring. Dating back to pre-Christian times, people felt hopeful and inspired as the days grew longer, the weather warmed, the flowers pushed their way above ground and new life emerged from the wombs of animals. The best way to celebrate is with festivities, song, dance, prayer and feasts, no matter which culture or religion you are part of.
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