This Easter Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ! We celebrate the hope for eternal life. It&rsquo;s also a celebration that calls for great company and a great feast to commemorate this momentous event.
As religion brings us closer together, culture still adds differences in how we express our faith&mdash;especially through food. Across the globe, Easter is marked by delicious traditional dishes, each telling its own story of heritage and devotion.
Here are some traditional Easter foods from around the world:
1. Hot Cross Buns (United Kingdom)
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&ndash; These are spiced sweet buns. The cross on top symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus, while the spices inside represent the embalming of His body.
2. Tsoureki (Greece)
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&ndash; A sweet braided bread often topped with red-dyed eggs representing the blood of Christ while the braiding of the dough represents the Holy Trinity.
3. Colomba di Pasqua (Italy)
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&ndash; Dove-shaped Easter cake made with candied peel and almonds. The name Colomba means dove in Italian and the cake is shaped like a dove symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit.
4. Pashka (Russia)
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&ndash; &nbsp;Pashka is a creamy dessert made of cheese usually molded into a pyramid or dome shape, symbolizing the Church or the tomb of Christ, and it's often decorated with religious symbols such as &ldquo;XB&rdquo; which stands for "Christ is Risen."
5. Capirotada (Mexico)
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&ndash; A bread pudding with cinnamon, raisins, and cheese, served during Lent and Easter. Capirotada's each ingredient symbolizes aspects of Christ&rsquo;s Passion.
6. Le Gigot d&rsquo;Agneau (France)
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&ndash; Le Gigot d&rsquo;Agneau is a classic French Easter dish featuring a roasted leg of a lamb, symbolizing Christ as the Lamb of God and His sacrifice.
Your Easy Rock fam wishes you a stronger faith, an abundance of food, and a healthy family!&nbsp;