three centuries ago, that are felt profoundly by the local community.
On Palm Sunday people go to church. Olive branches are blessed by the priest.
People exchange olive branches with friends and relatives as a sign of peace.
The magic moment starts with the processions of Holy Thursday (the Grieving)
and Good Friday (The Misteries), during which the chosen Confraternity
members parade slowly in traditional robes, barefoot and carrying the heavy
statues.
Solemn music accompanies the procession, which finishes at sunrise.
Holy Monday
Pasquetta
Easter Dinner
usually starts with pasta ( ravioli
or lasagne )
followed with baby lamb, baby potatoes and salad
Artichokes are one of the classic elements of an Easter meal.
A holiday meal in Italy would not be complete without a traditional dessert: the
Colomba cake, shaped in one of the most recognizable symbols of Easter :
the dove, the symbol of peace.
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