They are a tradition of Easter Sunday. There are many types. Big, guys with confites, stuffed with surprise, milk with milk, white or black.
Less and less is missing for the arrival of the Easter weeka traditional celebration in Argentina and much of the countries of strong Catholic tradition. The tradition of consuming Chocolate eggs On Easter Sunday it is present in different parts of the world. But how and when it started?
Tradition comes from long data. He Easter egg It is synonymous with fertility, hope and Renaissance From the beginning of humanity. In the Middle Ages, chickens were given to children during celebrations.
The first customs, which still remain in different European countriesIt was not eating chocolate eggs, but paint chicken eggs. This tradition had a practical origin. Between the ninth and eighteenth centuries, the Christian church prohibited the consumption of eggs during Lent because they considered themselves similar to red meat, which was also prohibited.
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To identify which were the ones that the chickens put in those days, they painted them. Only Eating eggs was allowed on Easter Sunday. Later, in the 19th century, Germans, Italians and French began to make chocolate eggs to give in the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection.
The first modern chocolate Easter egg It was created by the British company Fry’s in 1873. However, tradition really strengthened in 1875, when the competition, Cadbury, decided to fill them with confitred almonds. Since then, this interpretation of the ancient European custom spread throughout the world and became a symbol of the most significant Christianity.
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How is Easter in Argentina?
Argentinahas a population largely Catholic. During Holy Week and Easter many go to church events or visit relatives. Those who can take advantage to rest or get a getaway. A fairly widespread tradition is to eat fish, especially for those who are religious.
Many often mix the tradition of Easter Sundaywith the grill, taking advantage of the fact that, according to religion, since on that day red meat can be consumed. The dessert, as well as in many countries of the world, are the typical Easter eggs, made of chocolate. But Argentines also like to eat the traditional Easter thread, characterized by its round shape that symbolizes eternity and family unity.
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Source: Ambito
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