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- Chocolate eggs. Symbolises: New life, rebirth, fertility, and the brightness of spring. History: Compared to many Easter traditions, several of which pre-date Christianity, chocolate eggs are relatively new.
- Hot cross buns. Symbolises: The cross on top symbolises the crucifixion, the spices may also symbolise spices used to embalm Jesus after the crucifixion.
- Simnel cake. Symbolises: The eleven who went to heaven. Simnel cake is usually topped with 11 balls of marzipan, to represent the twelve apostles, minus Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus with a kiss.
- Roast lamb. Symbolises: Purity and goodness, and also Jesus’ sacrifice. History: Long before Easter was a Christian tradition, the lamb was the main meal of the Jewish Passover.
Mar 5, 2024 · Exploring the rich tapestry of Christian Easter food, from traditional dishes and festive desserts to symbolic treats and brunch favorites, offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday’s deep-rooted traditions and create lasting memories with loved ones.
Easter was traditionally the most important date in the Christian calendar in Ireland, with a large feast marking the end of lent on Easter Sunday. Among the food commonly eaten were lamb, veal, and chicken, with a meal of corned beef, cabbage, and floury potatoes was a popular meal.
They believed in different Gods than the Christians who came later and so the buns were made and eaten to honour the goddess Eostre, which is where the word Easter comes from. Initially, these buns were thought to represent the moon and the cross signified the moon’s quarters.
Mar 24, 2023 · Early Christians in England started making hot cross buns to replace the small wheat cakes that the Anglo-Saxons baked in honor of the goddess of spring, Eostre (along with stealing her name to give a title to their own feast day).
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Some Christians fast in remembrance of Jesus’ actions, but many more instead give up something they enjoy eating or drinking, such as chocolate or alcohol, to show their dedication to God and to...
Often, Christians will attend a church service on Easter Sunday. Eating hot cross buns and chocolate Easter eggs are also common traditions. For Christians, eggs represent new life.
