Easter
Easter is a Christian festival which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the New Testament of the Bible, Easter occurs three days after the crucifixion of Jesus by the Romans.
We celebrate Easter with eggs. The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagen festivals celebrating sprint. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus' emergence from the tomb and resurrection.
Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to the 13th century. Eggs were forbidden food during Lent, so people would paint or decorate them to make the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration. One of the easiest ways of decorating eggs is to create a marbles effect.
Marbled Easter Eggs. Start by adding a tablespoon of vegetable oil to a bowl of dye, and stirring with a straw to separate the oil bubbles. Gently roll eggs into the bowl for a few minutes. Pat the excess off with a paper towel and then leave to dry on a rack.
This year (2020) with Covid 19 the world is on 'lockdown' and celebrations will be very different. I normally make Hot Cross Buns and Bunny Shortbread Shapes. With the shortage of flour and sugar it will be difficult to do any baking.
I heard that Andres Bocelli (classical singer) will mark Easter Sunday by singing live from the empty Duomo cathedral in Milan, Italy.
Easter at the Vatican is going virtual with Pope Francis.
Borough Market is one of the oldest and largest markets in London and they are using Instagram to bring a digital Easter extravaganza. It will be five days of fantastic fun
https://www.facebook.com/BoroughMarket/photos/a.231888170214025/2825015407567942/?type=3
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