PreparationsIn the days leading up to Easter, the residents of Corigliano Rossano prepare for the holiday with various activities, such as preparing traditional sweet
Class 1' CT - 1 G "I. C. "Don Bosco - V. Tieri" Feraco - Nigro
Easter in Portugal: What are the Traditions and Celebrations Like?
Easter is one of the most joyous and significant religious holidays in Portugal, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. During this season, the deeply rooted customs and rich cultural heritage come to life, forming a unique and lively atmosphere.
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What are the Easter celebrations in Portugal? The Lent Time is said to prepare the faithful for the actual Passover, which celebrates the resurrection of Christ. In memory of that, most Catholics fast or do not eat meat and make proper and specific prayers of the time. Even though this tradition seems so far away from the time we are living in, it is in fact followed by devoted Portuguese people during Easter in Portugal. They do that in memory of Jesus Christ and his resurrection, which is why Easter in Portugal is a very sacred time. Furthermore, in some villages, there is a special celebration on Easter Sunday, that happens in specific churches. After that, a procession goes along the streets, greeting the people that are standing by, waiting for their blessings. In some of these processions, a specific group of people goes into particular homes to bless them and their families (the ones who ask for it). In Portuguese, that group is called “Compasso” and, besides blessing each home, people also kiss a figurine of Jesus or the Crucifix to thank them for their blessings. These actually are the most important Easter celebrations in Portugal.
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What is the traditional food for Easter in Portugal? Easter is the perfect excuse to fill your belly with delicious chocolate almonds, which are very traditional in Portugal. Especially for kids, you also find other kinds of almonds (with different colours) and chocolate eggs. These are the top gifts people offer each other during Easter in Portugal. So, if we are speaking about food, let’s not detract from our ultimate goal: To tell you everything about the traditional delicious food we have during Easter traditions in Portugal.
The sweet stuff
Let’s “sugar speak” now because the traditional Easter desserts are to die for. Easter in Portugal is also synonymous with Pão-de-Ló, a wonderful cake that can be dry or moist, also depending on your taste and the region you are in. Both are mainly made from butter and eggs. The dry version can sometimes resemble a big yoghurt cake, let’s suppose. But the moist one also as a cream made from eggs which is extremely good. Foods vary depending on cities and regions, but these are the top examples we can give you that characterise Easter traditions in Portugal.
What’s for lunch?
First of all, comes Cabrito, which is a roasted lamb served with roasted potatoes and, most of the time, roasted chestnuts (so yummy!). So far so good, right? But let’s continue, because we also have to explain to you what “Folar” is. Folar is also a traditional Easter food that resembles a large loaf of bread, but better looking and tasting. It is made from a special flour that is later filled with sausages of every type. Some of them also have eggs on top, depending on the region.
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PreparationsIn the days leading up to Easter, the residents of Corigliano Rossano prepare for the holiday with various activities, such as preparing traditional sweet
Class 1' CT - 1 G "I. C. "Don Bosco - V. Tieri" Feraco - Nigro
Easter in Portugal: What are the Traditions and Celebrations Like?
Easter is one of the most joyous and significant religious holidays in Portugal, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. During this season, the deeply rooted customs and rich cultural heritage come to life, forming a unique and lively atmosphere.
Our school
What are the Easter celebrations in Portugal? The Lent Time is said to prepare the faithful for the actual Passover, which celebrates the resurrection of Christ. In memory of that, most Catholics fast or do not eat meat and make proper and specific prayers of the time. Even though this tradition seems so far away from the time we are living in, it is in fact followed by devoted Portuguese people during Easter in Portugal. They do that in memory of Jesus Christ and his resurrection, which is why Easter in Portugal is a very sacred time. Furthermore, in some villages, there is a special celebration on Easter Sunday, that happens in specific churches. After that, a procession goes along the streets, greeting the people that are standing by, waiting for their blessings. In some of these processions, a specific group of people goes into particular homes to bless them and their families (the ones who ask for it). In Portuguese, that group is called “Compasso” and, besides blessing each home, people also kiss a figurine of Jesus or the Crucifix to thank them for their blessings. These actually are the most important Easter celebrations in Portugal.
Our school
School tour (with our Mayor)
Our location
What is the traditional food for Easter in Portugal? Easter is the perfect excuse to fill your belly with delicious chocolate almonds, which are very traditional in Portugal. Especially for kids, you also find other kinds of almonds (with different colours) and chocolate eggs. These are the top gifts people offer each other during Easter in Portugal. So, if we are speaking about food, let’s not detract from our ultimate goal: To tell you everything about the traditional delicious food we have during Easter traditions in Portugal.
The sweet stuff Let’s “sugar speak” now because the traditional Easter desserts are to die for. Easter in Portugal is also synonymous with Pão-de-Ló, a wonderful cake that can be dry or moist, also depending on your taste and the region you are in. Both are mainly made from butter and eggs. The dry version can sometimes resemble a big yoghurt cake, let’s suppose. But the moist one also as a cream made from eggs which is extremely good. Foods vary depending on cities and regions, but these are the top examples we can give you that characterise Easter traditions in Portugal.
What’s for lunch? First of all, comes Cabrito, which is a roasted lamb served with roasted potatoes and, most of the time, roasted chestnuts (so yummy!). So far so good, right? But let’s continue, because we also have to explain to you what “Folar” is. Folar is also a traditional Easter food that resembles a large loaf of bread, but better looking and tasting. It is made from a special flour that is later filled with sausages of every type. Some of them also have eggs on top, depending on the region.
OUR SCHOOL
KOLOSSI B PRIMARY SCHOOLLIMASSOL, CYPRUS
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