Easter Food
Orthodox churches have a custom of abstaining from eggs during the fast of Lent.
The only way to keep the eggs from being wasted was to boil or roast them, and begin eating them to break the fast. As a special dish, they would probably have been decorated as part of the celebrations.
The tradition of giving eggs at Easter also has to do with the celebration of new life. Christians believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead after dying on the cross. This miracle showed that life could win over death. For Christians the egg is a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, as when eggs are cracked open their shells represent the empty tomb.
Orthodox churches have a custom of abstaining from eggs during the fast of Lent.
The only way to keep the eggs from being wasted was to boil or roast them, and begin eating them to break the fast. As a special dish, they would probably have been decorated as part of the celebrations.
The tradition of giving eggs at Easter also has to do with the celebration of new life. Christians believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead after dying on the cross. This miracle showed that life could win over death. For Christians the egg is a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, as when eggs are cracked open their shells represent the empty tomb.
Easter Recipes and Menus If you are fond of cooking, you can use the following recipes to help your Mum serve the easter table |