3. Good morning everybody!
It’s a pleasure to meet you again for this
special occasion,
I want to wish yoy a happy Easter and a
relaxing period of festivity to all of you
and your families.
4. EASTER IN ITALY
IS A HUGE HOLIDAY, SECOND ONLY TO CHRISTMAS IN ITS
IMPORTANCE FOR ITALIANS.
TRADITIONAL EASTER FOOD MAY INCLUDE SPECIAL BREADS THAT
VARY FROM REGION TO REGION LIKE COLOMBA (DOVE SHAPED)AND
HOLLOW CHOCOLATE EGGS THAT USUALLY COME WITH A SURPRISE
INSIDE .
5. THE HOLY WEEK
INCLUDES SOLEMN PROCESSIONS AND MASSES IN ALL CITIES .
ENNA, IN SICILY,HAS A LARGE PROCESSION ON GOOD FRIDAY ,WITH A LOT OF FRIARS DRESSED IN
ANCIENT COSTUMES WALKING THROUGH THE STREETS OF THE CITY.
T H E P R O C E S S I O N O N T H E G O O D F R I D A Y
6. EASTER DAY
ON THIS DAY THE POPE CELEBRATES THE MOST POPULAR MASS AT ST PETER’S BASILICA. AT THE
END THE POPE GIVES A WORLD BLESSING
7. FOOD FOR EASTER
SINCE EASTER IS THE END OF THE LENTEN SEASON , WHICH REQUIRES
SACRIFICES AND FAST, FOOD PLAYS A BIG PART IN THE CELEBRATIONS.
8. MONDAY EASTER
ON THIS DAY KNOWN AS LUNEDI DELL’ANGELO(MONDAY OF THE
ANGEL)ITALIANS LEAVE THE CITY TO REACH THE COUNTRY, THE BEACH, THE
MOUNTAINS TO HAVE PICNIC.
9. MONDAY EASTER CONCERT
ON THIS DAY SOME CITIES HOLD DANCES,FREE CONCERTS OR UNUSUAL GAMES, OFTEN
INVOLVING EGGS.
10. That’s all for now dearest
friends, my best greetings
and a good Easter to all of
you.
I hope to see you soon!
Maria Concetta Manuella
From iis Leonardo da Vinci
Piazza Armerina
