Easter doesn't mean a lot to me, but these FOUR things ARE essential.
1. At our nearby church they always have a Palm Sunday Procession through the churchyard. They sing 'Hosanna', wave Palm fronds, and parade with a couple of Donkeys. It's a lot of nonsense, but it's a tradition right on my very doorstep, so I always attend. The photo above is from last Sunday March 29th; the two Donkeys are sadly just out of shot to the right.
The procession consisted of the two Donkeys with VERY scruffy 'stable-lad' handlers, four girls dressed in white, and an unknown Bishop (not my neighbour) dressed-up as Santa Claus. He smiled at me in a rather pompous manner; looking as if he was expecting me to throw myself at his feet. The following crowd had handfuls of traditional Palm frond crosses that they were expecting to hand-out to an admiring audience. Unfortunately Lady M, Billy, and myself were the only bystanders!
2. Chocolate: This year, I bought some cute-looking Lindt 'Chicks' (above). And I also bought some Mieszko 'CHERRISSIMO' Polish Liqueur chocolates, and, as you might imagine, they are filled with Cherry Liqueur. Absolutely bloody delicious; they should be available on prescription for all old people like me!
3. Hot Cross Buns (below): Easter wouldn't be Easter without plenty of afternoon toasted Hot Cross Buns, plastered with lots of good quality salted Butter. (Don't buy fancy buns, the ordinary ones are best)
4. Traditionally I roast a Goose on Easter Day itself, but this year we feasted on Friday the 3rd of April (yesterday); this was to accommodate grandsons' availability. There were six of us around the Paschal table, so my 4 kg Goose was perfect (hopefully with a few scraps left over for sandwiches). Goose is certainly amongst my favourite Easter goodies, but they're definitely more carcass than meat. However, the bones make great stock!
That's it. Easter is over for another year. The Donkeys have been returned to their field, and for us it'll be back to ordinary Chocolate, and afternoon Muffins for the next 9 months. Until Mince Pies and Chocolate Santas appear in the shops once again.
6 comments:
It's good to see you all making an effort. I am sorry to say it was just another Friday here.
It would have been here too, but two of our grandsons could only make it for yesterday. Easter Day itself will be just another day instead!
Yes to all of that. Oh for decent chocolates and hotcross buns on tap, so to say. Oh for a goose instead of a lamb. I'd have loved that Easter parade. The thought of the Bishop and the donkeys really makes me smile.
And nothing can be better than having a grandson with you.
Saturday of Lazarus here. We are still building up to the big event. Lamb of course will be on our menu. Or goat
Well done you. Here no effort was made whatsoever. Just a fish "faux" paella... and paracetamol for me ...
Sunday will be plain old roast chicken.
I miss all the chocolate and other naughty goodies.
I bought myself an Easter Egg for tomorrow! That will be Easter Sunday for me. I baked a ham yesterday which should last me for a few days. Back to normal today. The goose looks good. Rachel
If The Son of God was still nailed to his wooden cross, I am sure that he would be grateful for your holy observance of his sacrifice. Sing it baby:- There is a green hill far away,
outside a city wall,
where the dear Lord was crucified,
who died to save us all.
We may not know, we cannot tell
what pains He had to bear,
but we believe it was for us
He hung and suffered there.
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