6 Amazing Easter Treats & Traditions From Malta
Easter will be a bit different this year – we won't be witnessing the solemn Good Friday processions, eat karamelli on a bench and admire Palm Sunday celebrations. Sadly, we won't be enjoying the many Last Supper exhibitions across the Maltese islands as well. But thankfully, we will still have the mouth-watering treats and sweets to feast on.
While we won't get to partake in most celebrations this year, we at Yellow have decided to celebrate by making a roundup of our favourite Easter traditions from Malta.
1. Easter Processions
Throughout the holy week, several processions take place around Malta and Gozo. Villages like Zejtun, Valletta and Zebbug indulge in some of the most beautiful celebrations known to the island. From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, the Holy Week makes the 40 days of Lent totally worth it.
2. Church Visitations
On the evenings of Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, many families visit seven churches or more, for adoration. Whether you visit these churches for the services or not, you cannot deny the sheer beauty that these buildings are decorated with during this time of the year.
3. Figolli
Figolli are one of those things almost everyone looks forward to – throughout the year. These flavoursome and pretty almond-filled pastries are seriously worth the wait. If you're like us, you've probably been hoarding them for the last month, so there's no need to worry about running out of them anytime soon.
4. Sfineg
We won't lie; sfineg are our all-time most-loved treat ever. We would eat them all year round if we could – these salty pastries stuffed with anchovies and deep-fried in a sea of goodness are the epitome of perfection.
5. Easter Lunch
Easter lunch is like Christmas lunch – amplified by 10. This festive lunch is usually made up of an assortment of meats (with lamb being the star of the show), heaps of lip-smacking sides and a huge selection of delectable desserts.
6. Lenten Treats
Karamelli tal-harrub, zeppoli, qaghaq tal-Appostli, kwarezimal and anchovy pastizzi are just a few of the lenten treats we sometimes daydream about. Most of these treats date back hundreds of years and are part of our culture and heritage – something that makes them even more enjoyable to snack on.
