Easter has no specific date, it is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon of the Northern Hemisphere's vernal equinox. This year, Easter falls on April 1.
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Hot Cross Buns are small buns sprinkled with various dried fruits such as raisins or prunes. The buns have a fragrant aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a sweet and harmonious taste. The top of the bun is cut into four pieces and covered with a cross-shaped sauce to symbolize the cross. This is a typical dessert in England on this holiday.
Greece
Koulourakia are small, rope-shaped sweet butter cakes. Baked with aromatic nuts such as almonds and cashews, this is a traditional Greek dessert, usually eaten on the seventh day of Holy Week and is a flavoring for the Easter meal.
West and Central Asian countries
A traditional dish in West and Central Asian countries is tsoureki bread with red-dyed eggs. Tsoureki is a round cake decorated with red eggs. This is a symbol of Easter because the red egg represents the blood of Christ. In addition, this dish is also popular at Christmas and New Year.
Finland
Mämmi is a soft, sweet bread with a hint of molasses and orange flavor, served with milk and cream. It is a favorite dish of Finnish families during Easter.
Mexico
The traditional Mexican Easter meal is capirotada, a pastry topped with cheese, raisins, and a sugar syrup. It is rich and intensely sweet, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
Eastern Europe
In Serbia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia and Russia, people make a special sweet bread called kulich (or Easter cake) and it is sold in most bakeries during the holidays. It is similar to a cake but is cylindrical in shape. The attractive top is covered with melted cream and decorated with chocolate chips and colorful toppings.
Argentina and Uruguay
Torta pascualina is a baked pastry made with spinach, ricotta cheese and eggs. It is a traditional Easter dish loved in Argentina and Uruguay. People in these neighboring countries often make large cakes to share among relatives.
