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Easter doesn't have a specific date, usually occurring on the first Sunday after the full moon of the Northern Hemisphere's spring equinox. This year, Easter falls on April 1st.
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Hot Cross Buns are small buns topped with various dried fruits such as raisins or plums. They have a fragrant aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, with a subtly sweet and harmonious flavor. The buns are quartered and covered with a cross-shaped sauce to symbolize the cross. This is a typical British dessert for this holiday.
Greece
Koulourakia are small, sweet, rope-shaped butter cookies. They are baked with fragrant nuts such as almonds and cashews. This is a traditional Greek dessert, often eaten on Holy Saturday and as a flavorful addition to Easter meals.
West Asian and Central Asian countries
A traditional dish in West and Central Asian countries is tsoureki bread with red-dyed eggs. Tsoureki are round, twisted bread rolls, the filling of which is decorated with red eggs. This is a symbol of Easter because the red egg is seen as the blood of Christ. Additionally, this dish is also popular during Christmas and New Year.
Finland
Mämmi is a soft, sweet bread with a sweet molasses flavor and a fragrant orange aroma, served with milk and cream. It is the most popular cake among Finnish families during Easter.
Mexico
The traditional Mexican Easter meal is capirotada. This is a type of pastry topped with a layer of cheese, topped with raisins and a drizzle of sugar syrup. The pastry is rich and intensely sweet, making it perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
Eastern Europe
In Serbia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, and Russia, a special type of sweet bread called kulich (or Easter bread) is made and sold in most bakeries during the holiday. The bread is similar to a cream cake but in a cylindrical shape. The top is attractively topped with melted cream and decorated with chocolate chips and colorful toppings.
Argentina and Uruguay
Torta pascualina is a type of baked pastry made from spinach, ricotta cheese, and eggs. It is a beloved traditional Easter dish in Argentina and Uruguay. People in these two neighboring countries often make large cakes to share with relatives.
