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Easter 2023: 10 traditional Easter foods from around the world
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Published on: Apr 9, 2023 3:50 PM IST
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Easter is celebrated in different ways around the world, but some common traditions include attending church services, decorating eggs, giving and receiving gifts, and having festive meals with family and friends. Traditional Easter foods vary from country to country and region to region, here are some common examples: (Unsplash)
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Paistijauheliha (Finland): This traditional Finnish dish is made with ground lamb or beef, eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs, and is typically served with boiled potatoes and lingonberry jam. (Instagram/@jemppis1)
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Mämmi (Finland): This traditional Finnish dessert is made from rye flour and malted rye, and is typically eaten during Easter with cream and sugar. (Instagram/@perinneruokaaprkl)
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Tsoureki (Greece): This braided bread is flavoured with orange zest and spices, and is commonly eaten in Greece during Easter. (Unsplash)
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Hot Cross Buns (UK): These sweet, spiced buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, and are marked with a cross on the top to represent the crucifixion. (Unsplash)
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Easter Eggs (Worldwide): Decorated eggs are a common Easter tradition in many parts of the world, and can be dyed or painted in a variety of colours and patterns. (Unsplash)
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Paska (Russia and Ukraine): This rich, eggy bread is often decorated with intricate designs, and is a staple of the Easter table in many Eastern European countries. (Unsplash)
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Capirotada (Mexico): This sweet and spicy bread pudding is a popular Easter dish in Mexico, and is made with toasted bread, cinnamon, cloves, piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), and a variety of nuts and dried fruits. (Instagram/@patijinich)
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Colomba di Pasqua (Italy): Similar to panettone, this dove-shaped cake is a traditional Easter treat in Italy, and is often studded with candied fruit and almonds. (Instagram/@pangdeventure)
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Paistijauheliha (Finland): This traditional Finnish dish is made with ground lamb or beef, eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs, and is typically served with boiled potatoes and lingonberry jam. (Instagram/@jemppis1)
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