Easter food around the world

Easter is a time of dining traditions – buttery hot cross buns, roast lamb, simnel cake and, of course, the ubiquitous chocolate egg

The Christian period of Lent, which culminates in Easter weekend – Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday – is full of customs and traditions that have developed over centuries and differ from country to country.

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