EASTER

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WHAT’s mean Easter

Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament. Easter is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.

The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains the days of the Easter Triduum, including Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday), commemorating the Last Supper and its preceding foot washing, as well as Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Easter is followed by a fifty-day period called Eastertide, or the Easter Season, ending with Pentecost Sunday.

TRADITION

1. Easter is the Romans , with Christmas , the most important of the year for each family is preparing long before the post held with such reverence . In the Orthodox Church meet people prepare for the Easter holidays " Lent " called " Lent " post that lasts 48 days . Officially , the station begins after " Forgiveness Sunday " on Monday the 7th week before Easter celebration . The last week of Lent is called " Holy Week " and begins on Palm Sunday , which commemorates Sunday entry into Jerusalem . " Holy Week " commemorates the capture of Jesus , His crucifixion and death . In this past week , many churches hold every night services called "denial " . From Monday to Thursday commemorate the last meal , catch and imprison Jesus. Thursday is called " Maundy Thursday " . Friday, called " Good Friday " crucifixion and death is commemorated Jesus crucified . In this day, you " fasting ", ie not eating anything. Although this celebration is for all Romanians resurrection of Jesus Christ , it is celebrated somewhat differently in regions of Romania .

2. Tradition says that you will be reddened eggs Easter nest must be gathered from the Wednesday of the fourth week of Lent , that will not spoil .

Even if the eggs are collected in " Miecurea Paresimilor " Their painting is done in the week before Easter Thursday and again on Friday.

Woodpecker eggs is by some unwritten but well known . The older man collides head egg handheld partner and utters the phrase " Christ is risen " , to which i reply "Truly Risen! " .

Also according to tradition , when these sarbaori cook specific dishes such as bread , eggs, red (symbol of rebirth ) and lamb .

Bread is baked once a year and has a round shape , it is believed that the Savior diapers were round .

Paschal lamb finds its explanation in that the exit of Jews from Egyptian bondage , they made a sacrifice animal . The sacrifice of the paschal lamb foreshadowed the sacrifice of the Savior on Calvary , and Christian believers took gesture of sacrifice.

At the peasants, it was customary for Easter Sunday to wash their face with water starters, they put a red egg. It is said to be beautiful and healthy as a red egg.

On the first day of Easter was customary for the family to gather around the table abundant, can not miss the meatloaf and roast lamb, eggs, tomatoes, bread filled with cheese and cream and cakes.

TRADITION FOOD

Lamb is generally always present in preparations for Easter, and haggis is tasty and easy to prepare.

Stuffed Eggs: is a simple recipe but also very delicioasa.De Christians usually not missing mass

Shit cake is one of the cuisine with its human guests Romans usually around major religious holidays (Christmas, Easter). Shit cake is easy to make a product that does not require too many ingredients.

Along with cake, red eggs and meatloaf miles cheese bread is a preparation that should not miss from the table Romans around Easter. Unlike other preparations, bread needs some more attention, and more painstakingly added

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