The document discusses Easter traditions in Italy, including solemn Holy Week processions and masses leading up to Easter Sunday. Common symbols of Easter in Italy include olive branches or palm fronds used in processions and decorating churches, as well as eggs, which symbolize renewal and are often given as chocolate gifts or brought to church to be blessed. Easter Monday is also celebrated as a holiday with picnics, games, concerts and time spent with family and friends.

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Easter in Italy
Celebrations for Holy Week
Scuola Primaria “Santucci”
Castel del Piano
Italy

2. Easter, Pasqua in Italian, has
many rituals and traditions.
The days before Easter in Italy
include solemn processions
and masses

3. Easter begins on Palm
Sunday, and culminates
the following week on
Easter Sunday.

4. Olive branches are often
used instead of or along
with palm fronds in the
processions and to
decorate churches.

5. Although the Easter table may
vary greatly from region to
region across Italy, there are
some basic elements that are
commonly found everywhere.

6. • Eggs are considered a symbol or renewal and
life. Chocolate eggs are often given as gifts,
they usually come with a surprise inside.

7. In Tuscany, where we live,
we use to make a special
bread, which can be sweet
or savory, called “Schiaccia
di Pasqua"

8. BOILED EGGS
Easter morning people bring
boiled eggs to church to
bless them and eating during
Easter lunch.

9. Dove symbolizing peace with the
famous Easter sweet bread
named “Colomba Pasquale”

10. The Monday following Easter,
“la Pasquetta” is also a
holiday throughout Italy.
On Easter Monday, some
cities hold dances, free
concerts, or unusual games
often involving eggs. Easter
Monday is a time to gather
with friends and have fun.

11. Easter Monday is often
enjoyed in a more
informal setting, or
everyone heads outside to
enjoy the spring warmth
and picnics with family
and friends.