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May the spirit of peace, love, unity and forgiveness light your way throughout this Easter season and always.

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Your guide to the Easter liturgical celebration

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aster is the holiest day of the year for Christians. According to biblical scripture, Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah and Savior to the World. Easter Sunday marks His resurrection from death on the cross, upon which He paid the full penalty for humanity’s sins by offering a spotless sacrifice in Himself, established the Christian religion and belief in everlasting life after death.

The road to Easter In the weeks leading up to Easter, the faithful participate in a 40-day period of fasting, repentance and spiritual discipline known as Lent. In western

Christianity, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Easter is preceded by Holy Week, which starts with Palm Sunday, the celebration of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and encompasses Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Services during Lent and Holy Week are special and differ from others in the liturgical year. On Palm Sunday, for example, Roman Catholics and other Christians will take part in the reading of the Passion, which details Judas’ betrayal of Jesus Christ, and His crucifixion.

Easter Vigil The Easter Vigil is an ancient liturgy celebrated on the night before Eas-

ter Sunday. It began as an all-night vigil, but has since been shortened.

The Vigil begins with the church shrouded in darkness before a candle is lit from a fire outside the church. The candle represents Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Eventu-

ally all the candles in the sanctuary are lit from the Easter candle. Readings focus on God’s marvelous plan and span from Genesis to the New Testament.

The Mass of Easter (The Resurrection of the Lord)

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is a celebratory time for Christians. Most attend services in their formal clothing and give thanks to Jesus and to bask in the light of His eternal life.

According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Easter Sunday features key readings and responses.

The First Reading is from Acts 10:34a, 37-43, and speaks of Jesus of Nazareth being anointed with the Holy Spirit. The Second Reading is from Colossians 3:1-4 or Corinthians 5:6B-8, which details following Christ and turning away from sin and into His Glory.

The Gospel that will be read can be one of these four: John 20:1-9, Matthew 28:1-10, Luke 24:13-35, or Mark 16:1-

7. These readings each speak to the discovery of Jesus’ empty burial tomb and reassure disciples they should not be afraid because He has been raised from the dead in glory.

Depending on the parish, refreshments may follow the Easter mass and there is a fellowship of the community joined together on this holy day.

Families then go home to their individual Easter celebrations, often sharing a lamb or ham dinner with family and friends.

Easter Sunday Mass is the penultimate Holy Week celebration in the Christian Church. It is a time of great joy and tradition.

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Easter traditions around the world Bermuda Celebrants create and fly homemade kites on Good Friday Kitefest, which features bold, geometric designs.

It’s also traditional to eat codfish and hot cross buns during Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, the faithful participate in sunrise services on various Bermuda beaches.

Costa Rica Costa Ricans take Holy Week and Easter quite seriously. Each town hosts parades and processions during Holy Week, providing dramatic re-enactments of Jesus’ journey through Jerusalem to his crucifixion and resurrection.

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aster is a special day for Christians across the globe. While the highlight of Easter celebrations are the religious events, particularly the vigils and church services, Easter fanfare sometimes stretches beyond church walls.

The following are some Easter traditions across the globe. Travelers should confirm the festivities are still on as COVID-19 restrictions continue to be put in place in various locales.

England Good Friday visitors to Trafalgar Square can see a classic dramatization of Jesus’ resurrection. “The Passion of Jesus” is a 90-minute performance that attracts thousands of visitors.

France Many people visit the famed Notre-Dame Cathedral to hear its bells toll throughout Easter Sunday. A fire destroyed a portion of the cathedral roof in 2019 and repairs are still underway. There also are Paris Easter egg hunts. Parisians and tourists also can visit La

Sainte Chapelle, which offers Easter concerts consisting of classical music and choral singers.

Israel Israel is a melting pot of both Jewish and Christian faithful. Easter is a solemn celebration here. In Old Jerusalem, faithful pilgrims and priests walk the Via Dolorosa, which is the same path that Jesus took on the day he was crucified. The Way of the Cross, which is what the procession is called, is among the most amazing sights in the world.

Italy Easter is special in Italy and particularly in Vatican City, the home of the Pope. The Pope holds a special mass on Easter in Saint Peter’s Square, which traditionally draws huge crowds. Elsewhere in Italy, masses take place at area churches and many towns host parades and other celebrations.

Mexico Holy Week reenactments take place in devout areas of Mexico. Residents in other areas may take part in silent processions through town, or by visiting 12 churches in 12 days.

Easter is a time of celebration and reflection in various parts of the world.

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Answering questions about Lent

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efore the joyous Easter celebration comes the solemn and prayerful Lenten season. Even the devoutly religious may not know all there is to know about this penitential season.

The following are some questions and answers about Lent.

When does Lent occur?

Lent is a period of 40 days preceding Easter Sunday. Since 1969, Lent has begun on Ash Wednesday and has ended on the evening of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Since Sundays are not calculated in that time frame, Lent actually lasts 46 days.

When did Lent begin?

The first Christians approached each Sunday as a celebration of Easter, and each day of the week was considered a time to prepare for the Sunday celebration. Beginning in the fourth century in Europe, dates began to be established for Christmas and other religious dates

of significance. The pattern of 40 days of preparation and penance started to emerge around this time. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, the first mention of the term “tessarakoste,” meaning “40” in Greek, could be found in the early years of the fourth century. As Greek gave way to Latin in liturgies, tessarakoste was replaced with “quadragesima,” meaning 40 days. Christians started the tradition of Lent around the year 325 during the Council of Nicea.

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on the Christian usage it has today, and the generic term for springtime disappeared.

Why 40 days?

The Compass News says the 40 days of Lent refer to Christ’s 40 days spent in the desert after His baptism. Just as Jesus prayed and fasted, so, too, did the church and its faithful.

Where do Ash Wednesday’s ashes come from?

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, when ashes are spread on the foreheads of followers in the sign of the cross to signal their repentance to God. The ashes are derived from burning the palm fronds from the previous year’s Palm Sunday.

Why is it called Lent?

Scholars suggest the word “Lent” is derived from “lengten,” an Anglo-Saxon word for spring, which also is related to the German word “lenz,” meaning spring.

By the 11th century, the Oxford English Dictionary notes that “Lent” had taken

Why are priests’ garments purple during Lent?

Purple long has been considered a royal color, and purple garb, along with a crown made from thorns, was placed on Jesus to mock him as the “King of the Jews.” Purple/violet became a sym-

bol of the sovereignty of Christ and also was associated with repentance from sin.

That is why violet is worn by clergy during Lent, as well as during Advent, the season that precedes Christmas.

How is Lent connected to Passover?

Religious scholars contend that the “Last Supper” took place on what is now known as Holy Thursday. The meal was a seder, a ritual meal held in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Passover.

According to the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke, Jesus prepared for the Last Supper on the “first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb.”

Lent is a powerful time on the Christian calendar during which the faithful prepare for the glory of Jesus Christ’s life after death.

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The origins of Easter Sunday

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aster takes place on a different Sunday each year. In western Christianity, Easter follows the Gregorian calendar and is thus considered a “movable feast” that is always celebrated between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Orthodox Christianity adheres to the Julian calendar, so Easter will fall on a Sunday between April 4 and May 8 each year. In 2022, the western Christian Easter celebration occurs on April 17 and the Eastern Orthodox Easter is observed on April 24.

Easter is the most important celebration on the Christian liturgical calendar. While commemorations of Jesus Christ’s resurrection likely occurred earlier, the earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration was in the second century, according to Britannica.

Initial Easter celebrations weren’t known as “Easter,” which is a word that was borrowed from Pagan spring celebrations of Eostre, the goddess of spring and fertility. It only became associated

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The earliest Easter celebrations were a version of Passover. According to leading sabbath scholar Professor Samuele Bacchiocchi, Christians universally kept Passover on the biblical date of Nisan until 135 A.D. Early commemorations focused on the crucifixion, and the pain and suffering of Jesus. Bacchiocchi says that eventually the resurrection emerged as the dominant reason for the celebration that would be known as Easter, and also as the main message of weekly Christian Sunday masses. By the fourth century, the Easter Vigil and celebration were well-established and a symbol of joyful anticipation of the resurrection.

Easter is now celebrated annually by faithful Christians. While Easter is not mentioned in the Bible, scripture depictions helped shape the holiday that would become an integral component of the Christian faith.

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hether one attends mass in Australia, America or Canada on any given Sunday, he or she is apt to hear the same Bible verses being read that day. The reason for that dates back to the Second Vatican Council and its desire for the public to draw more deeply on scripture in the liturgical life of the church. Scripture is proclaimed according to a schedule of passages called a lectionary. Roman Catholics follow the Lectionary for Mass, while other western churches abide by the Revised Common Lectionary. The earliest Christians simply read the scriptures that were available in their communities. Through the years, scripture was collaborated in books and missals. The current Lectionary for Mass was created in 1970 and has been revised twice. The Revised Common Lectionary was created by a panel of experts and then reviewed, adapted

and approved by various Protestant church authorities in 1983. Both lectionaries are organized on a three-year cycle, according to U.S. Catholic magazine. Year A is the year of Matthew, Year B is Mark, and Year C is Luke.

The Gospel of John is used each year during Christmas, Lent and Easter, as well as in Year B, to round out the year since Mark’s gospels are short.

The first readings usually come from one of the books of the Old Testament or from the Acts of the Apostles during Eastertime. The second reading comes from a New Testament letter or the Book of Revelation during Easter. The first and second readings typically connect thematically to the gospel reading. Sundays and feast day scripture is arranged so that the more important biblical passages are highlighted. The cycle for readings for Advent, Christmas and Easter is yearly and the readings remain the same each year.

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Easter egg hunts and other eggceptional traditions Since religious as well as secular imagery and traditions have melded to form the Easter most individuals recognize today, a mix of customs may be part of your Easter festivities. Among them will be colored eggs, egg hunts and possibly even egg rolls. Just how was the Easter egg tradition hatched?

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aster is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting the finishing touches on Easter Bunny baskets, and many families favor a combination of traditions.

Pre-Christian societies Before Christianity was as widespread as it is in modern times, many societies associated eggs with spring and new life.

Many birds and animals lay eggs early in spring, and these eggs tend to hatch upon the arrival of the warm weather, budding flowers and buzzing insects.

Ancient Persians are believed to have painted eggs for Nowrooz, their new year celebration that would fall on the spring equinox each year.

Eggs also have been part of Passover celebrations. A hard-boiled egg dipped in salt water is served at a Passover seder, symbolizing both new life away from oppression and the Passover sacrifice at the Temple in Jerusalem, according to

Chabad.org.

Lent, Christianity and eggs In medieval times, eating eggs was forbidden during Lent, when both dairy and meat were avoided. To reduce waste, eggs laid during Lent were boiled or preserved in some way.

The fast ended on Easter Sunday, and eggs became, once again, important and nutritious staples — especially for poor families that couldn’t afford much meat.

Eggs also were given to the church by medieval English villagers and also to the lords of the manor. Royals eventually got in on the act, and decorated eggs were distributed to the household in a tradition that was one of the earliest to include eggs.

Egg hunts and more Some historians suggest that egg hunts can be traced back to German Protestant reformer Martin Luther, who organized egg hunts for his congregation. The men would hide the eggs for the women and children to find. This

symbolized the story of Christ’s resurrection, when the tomb was discovered by women. The eggs also represented Jesus’ new life and his emergence from the tomb.

Egg hunts are not the only egg-related games that were hatched for Easter celebrations. According to the website Learn Religions, some European children go from house to house begging for Easter eggs, like children may ask for treats on Halloween. The custom is called “paceegging,” a term derived from the old word for Easter, “Pasch.” Egg rolls also are symbolic of rolling away the stone from Christ’s tomb. Various countries have their own rules on egg rolls. In Germany, for example, children roll their eggs down a track made from sticks.

Easter eggs are an integral symbol of the holiday that hold both secular and religious meaning.

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Explaining the meaning of Easter to children

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xplaining Easter to children can be a delicate matter, especially for very young children who may not fully understand the tenets of the Christian faith. Although Easter ends with Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb, prior to this glorious miracle there are subjects of betrayal, suffering and death.

These religious messages can confound when commingled with the imagery of bunnies delivering chocolates, chicks and pastel-hued eggs. How do wellmeaning parents relay the message of Easter without scaring or confusing children?

Temper the message to the audience A child’s age bears consideration when gauging just how much to share about Easter. Between Palm Sunday, when Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem, to Easter Sunday’s Resurrection, the story of Easter features torture and death — which are topics not easily digested by anyone, especially children.

Even the core symbol of the Christian faith — the crucifix — is shocking.

For the youngest children, the extent of the torture and betrayal can be muted. For example, parents may say that Jesus was bullied and made fun of and that people didn’t believe him when he spoke. Parents can note that even some of the closest friends to Jesus had their doubts. This may be easier for kids to digest because it’s something they may relate to.

Children may not understand the death on the cross; it’s even challenging for adults to wrap their minds around that visual. It briefly can be mentioned that he was placed on a cross, as was customary during that era, but forgo the finer details.

Focus on the Resurrection Parents will not want to talk about death without ending on the high note of Jesus’ Resurrection. Remind children that Christ’s death was temporary and that He now always will be with adults and children. Read passages from scrip-

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ture that exemplify the Good News and the happy components of the Easter celebration.

Explain secular images Young children may be more focused on the commercial images of Easter rather than the religious ones. Parents may want to gear symbolism toward the religious explanations and focus their traditions thusly. Baking hot cross buns can be fun and showcase the crucifix.

Explain how eggs are representative of Jesus Christ’s new life when coloring them is another way to cut through mixed messages.

Read books Some authors already have taken the challenge out of explaining Easter to children. Visit a religious bookseller, the church or a book store to find Easter stories geared to children.

Parents can decide how to explain Easter to their children. Many moms and dads have found that focusing on the joyful aspects of Christ’s resurrec-

tion story is a simple, enjoyable way to explain Easter.

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ovie-goers may not associate Easter with Hollywood blockbusters. However, there’s an entire cache of films that align well with Easter. When spending time with family and friends for the Easter holiday, consider these movies.

6. “The Ten Commandments”: Audiences continue to enjoy this beloved 1956 film staring Charlton Heston as Moses every Easter. With stunning special effects of the Burning Bush and parting of the Red Sea in the era before CGI, this story of faith wows audiences every time.

1. “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!”: This 1974 classic puts The Peanuts’ heartwarming spin on another holiday theme. The gang gets ready for Easter in the only ways they can — with lots of love and laughs.

2. “The Prince of Egypt”: This 1998 animated film tells the tale of Moses and Pharoah, and features the voices of Val Kilmer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, and Ralph Fiennes, among others.

3. “Hop”: This combination of live action and animation tells the story of the Easter Bunny’s teenage son “E.B.,” who wants to move to L.A. to pursue his

passion for music, rather than be next in line for the family business.

4. “The Greatest Story Ever Told”: This 1965 epic tells the story of Jesus of Nazareth and follows His life from the nativity through to the crucifixion. At a whopping four hours and 20 minutes,

it may be best to watch this in sessions, especially when watching with youngsters.

5. “The Dog Who Saved Easter”: A cuddly canine makes it his business to save Easter when three criminals try to sabotage it in this 2014 film. Mario

7. “The Passion of the Christ”: Released in 2004 and directed by Mel Gibson, this movie chronicles the final twelve hours of Jesus’ agony. The movie doesn’t shy away from violence as it attempts to bring audiences closer to the suffering of Christ, which earned it an R rating. This is likely a film for adults only.

Easter presents a time when families can enjoy religious-themed movies that share stories of faith or fun flicks with positive messages.

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8 tips for dyeing Easter eggs grab eggs.

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oloring eggs is a beloved Easter tradition. Eggs long have been symbols of fertility and rebirth, making them fitting icons for spring.

One story links eggs to Easter as well.

According to some religious scholars, Mary Magdalene, the woman who was the first person to see Jesus Christ after His resurrection, was holding a plain egg in her hand while waiting for the emperor to share the good news. The emperor then told her that Jesus’ resurrection was as

improbable as that egg suddenly blushing.

The egg then turned red.

Dyeing eggs is an entertaining activity, but one that also may have some religious significance. Many families will color eggs this Easter, and these guidelines can make the process go smoothly.

• Wait until just before coloring to hardboil eggs. Good Housekeeping recommends boiling eggs for 11 minutes for a hard boil. Do not chill the eggs afterward; warm eggs absorb color more effectively for more vivid results.

• Make a drying rack to ensure that eggs will dry evenly. This can be a rimmed cookie sheet lined with layers of paper towels to absorb any excess dye that runs off the eggs. Or push pins into thick foam board and place the eggs on top to allow air to circulate.

• Consider using glass bowls or ceramic mugs to house the colored dye solutions. These vessels are more sturdy than plastic cups, and less likely to be overturned by eager young hands.

• Scissor-style tongs are ideal tools for retrieving eggs from the dye. Eggs tend to slide off of the spoons or wire rings provided in kits, leading to splashing and kids dunking their fingers in to

• Stir dyeing cups often to guarantee consistent color.

• Use electrical tape to make patterns on Easter eggs. Dip the eggs and let dry.

Afterwards, remove the tape to reveal the designs.

• If food coloring-based dyes seem too messy, use watercolor paint sets and allow everyone to get creative.

While some people may want to use Easter eggs for recipes later on, it may be safer to boil up a fresh batch of eggs for that purpose, even if it seems wasteful.

According to Emily Rubin, RD, LDN of the Thomas Jefferson University Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “hardboiled eggs should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking and discarded if left out for more than two hours at room temperature.” Chances are it may take two hours or more for children to find hardboiled eggs hidden by the Easter bunny.

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Make your own chocolate Easter bunnies

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he Easter bunny is a tradition that has been passed down for centuries.

Symbolizing fertility and wealth, the Easter bunny became a holiday standard in Germany during the 16th century.

The custom of chocolate eggs came along centuries after the Easter bunny, originating in the 19th century in France

and Germany. As Easter celebrations evolved, chocolate eggs were not the only delicacy; chocolate Easter bunnies also were shared and enjoyed.

While there are scores of mass-produced chocolate bunnies available for purchase, and many local chocolatiers also make Easter bunnies and other sweet treats, families may want to try making their own chocolate Easter bunnies this year. This

can be a family-friendly activity that favors slowly melted in the microwave. A doubletogetherness with the promise of a sweet boiler method, in which the chocolate is reward. melted in a bowl placed above a pan with boiling water, can help the chocolate melt 1. The first step to creating choco- consistently and prevent it from burning. late Easter bunnies is to select the type of chocolate you prefer. Bunnies can be 4. Pour the chocolate into the mold made from white chocolate, milk choco- and gently tap the mold so that it dislate, dark chocolate, or even a combination places air bubbles and helps the chocofor a marbleized effect. Chocolate melts, late settle evenly into the design. Allow the chips or chocolate couverture are widely chocolate to set up in the refrigerator. If available at specialty chocolate and food your mold is hollow, you can seal the two shops or craft supply stores, according to halves of the bunny with a little melted DoItYourself.com. This simplifies the bun- chocolate on the seam. ny-making process. Some retailers also Creativity can be unleashed when makmay sell bunny-making kits that pair the ing homemade chocolate bunnies. Experichocolate melts with the mold in one box ment with adding a few drops of pepperfor ultimate convenience. mint oil or orange liqueur to customize the flavor. Before sealing hollow bunnies, 2. Craft stores also have aisles devoted place peanut butter or raspberry jam to culinary crafts. Browse to find an Easter inside for a tasty surprise. Use colored bunny mold. Some may sell solid choco- candy melts to add colorful eyes or cheeks late bunnies or hollow varieties. Choose or to tint the inside of the bunny ears. molds in the desired size, as bunny molds For an even more festive effect, seal a may be large or small. lollipop stick in a chocolate bunny and use 3. Follow directions to melt choco- it to secure the Easter bunny to the top of late successfully. Some chocolates can be a cake.

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The Lord bless you and keep you. Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.

The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.

May His favor be upon you and a thousand generations and your family and your children and their children, and their children.

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May His presence go before you and behind you, and beside you all around you, and within you He is with you, He is with you.

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A lamb dinner for Easter celebrations

Recipes and the American Lamb Board.

American Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Pan-Roasted Lemony Asparagus: Serves 8

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amb is traditionally on the menu on Easter. The consumption of lamb on this holiday can be traced back to the first Passover seder. However, Christians also adopted lamb for their holy day, likely as a representation and remembrance of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and death on the cross. Jesus often is called the “Lamb of God.” Sacrificial lambs were first referenced in the Old Testament, and Christ exemplified the ultimate sacrificial lamb when he gave up His life for His people’s sins.

Even though lamb roasts typically can be found on Easter tables, this year’s hosts and hostesses may want to offer something slightly different. “American Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Pan-Roasted Lemony Asparagus” puts spring flavors on display for this special gathering. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of Blue Bowl

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For the Lemon Roasted Asparagus 2 pounds fresh asparagus 4 large cloves garlic 1⁄2 teaspoon salt Generous sprinkle black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large lemons For the Lamb Chops 8 medium American lamb loin chops 6 large cloves garlic 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 large lemon, juiced and zested 1⁄2 teaspoon salt Generous pinch black pepper 11⁄2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons salted butter Preparation: Mix together all the lamb ingredients in a large container. Add the lamb chops and rub with the

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marinade mixture. Secure the lid and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight before cooking. Let the lamb sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before cooking.

Roast the asparagus: Preheat oven to 400 F. Rinse, dry and trim the ends of your asparagus. Slice one of the lemons into thin slices. Toss the asparagus, all the asparagus ingredients and a squeeze of lemon juice from the second lemon. Divide between two parchment-paper lined baking sheets. Roast for 8 to 13 minutes, depending on how tender you want the asparagus to be.

Cook the lamb chops: While the asparagus roasts, cook your lamb. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add four of the lamb chops at a time, and cook 4 to 6 minutes, until there’s a nice dark crust on the bottom. Flip, and repeat, using a meat thermometer to check for doneness. We’re looking for 145 F for medium rare chops, 160 for medium and 170 for well done. Make sure to stick the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, and stick it halfway through the meat — don’t let it touch any bones or the pan, for an accurate reading.

Once they’re done, set aside on a clean plate and cover with foil for 3 minutes to keep warm.

Serve the lemony asparagus and lamb together over rice or couscous, if desired.

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Easter bread is a tradition in many homes

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amilies share many Easter traditions. Easter in a home with people who trace their ancestry to Italy will likely feature “Pane di Pasqua,” which translates to “Easter Bread.”

Easter Bread is a ring of sweet bread that can be adorned with candy sprinkles.

Some people nestle colorful hardboiled eggs within the twisted dough as well.

Traditionally, Pane di Pasqua is made on Good Friday to help break the Lenten fast for Easter. The following recipe for “Pane di Pasqua” from “Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food & Family” (Powerhouse Books)

by Daniel Paterna makes enough dough to share the bread with friends and family.

Pane di Pasqua Yields 7 to 8 loaves Dough 5 packages of dry yeast (111⁄4 teaspoons proof yeast in a 4-cup container) 5 pounds unbleached all-purpose flour (approximately 17 cups) 1 additional pound flour for adding to dough if needed, cleaning hands, and dusting boards and pans 31⁄2 cups sugar Pinch of salt 1 pound salted butter, softened, plus a bit more for coating rising dough 24 medium to large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons anisette extract Decorating 6 ounces rainbow-colored nonpareil 3 egg yolks

Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a 16-quart pot. Add the butter and mix by hand, squeezing and merging butter with the flour mixture. Add proofed yeast to the flour mixture; continue mixing ingredients.

Slowly stir in all the beaten eggs and anisette using a fork. Continue to mix until ingredients are combined and loose until dough begins to form.

Knead the dough with floured hands for approximately 45 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add flour to the dough if needed, or to scrape the dough off your hands and the bottom of the pot.

Once the dough is fully kneaded, leave it in the pot, lightly spread some butter over the top to keep it moist, and cover with a cloth. Leave at room temperature to rise for 8 hours or overnight.

The dough is ready when it rises about 5 times its size.

When the dough has fully risen, punch it down, turn it out onto a floured surface, and form it into a ball. Cut the dough into 7 or 8 smaller dough balls using a sharp knife. Then cut each ball in half. Roll each half into strands approximately 16-inches long. To form a loaf, lay the strands side by side and cross them over at one end, offset by 3 inches.

Continue crossing one strand over the other while working the braid into a circle.

The tie off can be challenging. Join the circle by tucking one end under the other, pinch the dough firmly together to seal, maintaining the twist and thickness of the loaf. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Butter and flour one 9-inch baking pan

for each loaf. Place the braided loaves in individual pans and set aside, covered in a warm, draft-free place to rise for another hour until the dough rises about 30 percent more.

At this point, preheat the oven to 250 F. When the dough has risen, place the pans into the oven for about 10 minutes, then raise the temperature to 325 F. Bake until the bread is a dark golden brown and makes a hollow sound when lightly tapped on the bottom.

Prepare the egg wash for decorating. In a small bowl, beat the 3 egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of water and set aside.

When the breads are fully baked, remove them from the oven and pan using oven mitts, then decorate immediately. Brush the egg wash onto the hot surface of each loaf and sprinkle with the colored confetti. Set the loaves to cool the racks. Slice a wedge and spread with butter.

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he fresh, bright flavor of lemon can bring a cheery ambiance to any occasion when it makes an appearance in delicious recipes.

Lemon essence seems ripe for spring and summer entertaining, and can feature prominently in Easter desserts. Such is the case with this recipe for “Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake” from “The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations” by The Pampered Chef® Test Kitchens.

Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake Yield: 16 servings 11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 11⁄2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 cup (11⁄2 sticks) butter, softened (do not substitute margarine) 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Powdered sugar (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray Stoneware

Fluted Pan (or any bundt cake pan) with nonstick cooking spray. Combine flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt in a 2-quart mixing bowl; mix well. In a 4-quart mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese on high speed of hand-held electric mixer 1 minute.

Add flour mixture; beat on low speed 1 minute or until blended (mixture will form a stiff paste).

2. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla just until blended. Add egg mixture to cream cheese mixture in four additions, beating 2 minutes after each addition. (Do not undermix.)

3. Pour batter into pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes.

Loosen cake from sides of pan; carefully invert onto a cooling rack, keeping pan over cake. Cool completely.

4. Place cake on serving platter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or prepare a glaze, if desired.

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aster is coming and it’s time to put up the tree.

For those thinking right now that trees are for an entirely different Christian holiday, you are both right and wrong. Even though trees may be more widely associated with Christmas, Easter trees are an increasingly popular and festive tradition that trace their roots to Germany.

The Easter tree is known as Ostereierbaum in Germany and is a centuries-old custom. Eggs are hung on outdoor tree branches and bushes or are placed on cut branches displayed inside. While the tradition is traced to Germany, German-influenced locales like Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States also are popular places for Easter trees to appear.

For 50 years, one person branched out with his own Ostereierbaum tradition. Volker Kraft decorated an apple tree on his property in the town of Saalfeld, Germany, adding more eggs each year as the tree grew larger. The tradition came to an end in 2015. At one point the tree held 10,000 eggs, all hand-crafted by Kraft and his family. However, a tree in Rostock, Germany held the Guinness World Record for tree with the most eggs — a display of 80,000.

While Easter trees are typically more modest than Kraft’s tree, the displays can be as large or as small as one desires. Many Easter trees consist of a few branches placed in a vase decorated with flowers, ribbons and Easter eggs. Pussy willow branches work well, though any branches can stand in.

When decorating Easter trees, families can use plastic eggs or even real ones. Using a sharp knife or needle, make two small holes in a raw egg. Blow out the inside of the egg until the shell is hollow. Then decorate the egg and thread a ribbon through the holes so it can be hung on the tree. If desired, place sweet Easter treats, such as chocolate eggs or pastel-colored cupcakes, under the Easter tree.

Decorating an outdoor tree also is possible and very visible. It can be a great way to share Easter blessings with others in the community.

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outside of North America eggs are not washed prior to commercial production. However, according to the food resource TheKichn, power-washing eggs removes a protective coating and makes the eggs porous and vulnerable to contamination. A synthetic coating is put on washed eggs.

ggs are a topic of conversation each spring, largely because of their relationship to the Christian celebration of Easter. Brightly colored Easter eggs are on display, chocolate eggs line store shelves and egg-lined birds nests in trees and bushes dot spring landscapes.

• Shell color does not matter. The color of the eggEggs take center stage in early spring, but they’re more shell doesn’t indicate taste, nutritional value or even egg than just novelties to include in Easter celebrations. quality. The color of the eggshell reflects the breed of hen that laid the egg. Red-feathered hens tend to lay brown • Eggs are nutritious. Eggs are loaded with vitamins eggs, while hens with white features lay white eggs. SimiA, D and B12 and the nutrient choline. They’re also an larly, the shade of yolk is representative of what the excellent protein source in a small package. At 72 calo- chicken is eating. A dark, yellow yolk means the hen was ries and packing six grams of protein, eggs can make for probably fed green vegetables. Lighter yolks coordinate to a great, filling meal at any time of day. corn and grain diets.

• Eggs boost brain health. The choline in eggs is a crucial nutrient for memory, mood and muscle control, according to the University of Missouri Health Care system. Choline also is essential in fetal brain development and can help prevent birth defects.

• Eggs don’t always have to be refrigerated. In countries outside of the United States and Canada, eggs may not be refrigerated and do not have to be chilled. Also,

large and jumbo. The age of the chicken determines the size, with older hens producing larger eggs. Age also affects shell thickness, with younger hens laying thickershelled eggs, says Eat This, Not That!

• Eggs won’t hatch. Eggs sold for consumption are not fertilized. Hens that have laid them haven’t mated.

• Many birds lay eggs. Kiwis lay the largest egg in relation to their body size of any species of bird in the world. However, the ostrich, emu and cassowary lay the • All eggs are “hormone-free.” The term “hormone- biggest eggs. free” on egg cartons does not signify anything special.

It’s like advertising that snow is cold. The United States • The sink or swim test can say a lot about an egg.

Food & Drug Administration banned the use of hor- Eggs become more porous as they age. You can tell if an mones in all poultry production in the 1950s. All eggs are egg is old by putting it in a glass of water. If it sinks, it is hormone-free. fresh. If it floats, it is an older egg.

Eggs get a lot of fanfare around Easter, and there’s • Size and eggshell thickness indicates the age of more than meets the eye to that carton of eggs in the the hen. Eggs come in different sizes, such as medium, refrigerator.