April 16, 2022 Issue, Page 10 of 14

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10 April 16, 2022 The origins of Easter Sunday Easter takes place on a differ- cording to Britannica. commemorations focused on the ent Sunday each year. In western Initial Easter celebrations crucifixion, and the pain and suf- Christianity, Easter follows the weren't known as “Easter,” which fering of Jesus. Bacchiocchi says Gregorian calendar and is thus isa word that was borrowed from that eventually the resurrection a " considered a “movable feast” Pagan spring celebrations of Eo- that is always celebrated between stre, the goddess of spring and emerged as the dominant reason March 22 and April 25. Eastern fertility. It only became associ- for the celebration that would Orthodox Christianity adheres ated with Christian usage later be known as Easter, and also on - long after biblical scripture as the main message of weekly to the Julian calendar, so Easter NE a } be VP aa) f will fall on a Sunday between was written. In fact, the word Christian Sunday masses. By the April 4 and May 8 each year. In “Baster” only appears in one Bi- fourth century, the Easter Vigil Make your own chocolate 2022, the western Christian Eas- ble, the King James Version. But ter celebration occurs on April 17 it is likely the word was used as and the Eastern Orthodox Easter a translation of pascha, or Pass- and celebration were well-estab- lished and a symbol of joyfull an- is observed on April 24. over, and not what has come to ticipation of the resurrection. Easter bunnies Easter is the most important celebration on the Christian li- turgical calendar. While com- be known as Christian Easter. ‘The earliest Easter celebra- tions were a version of Passover. Easter is now celebrated an- nually by faithful Christians. ‘The Easter bunny is a tradi- select the type of chocolate you above a pan with boiling water, While Easter is not mentioned memorations of Jesus Christ's According to leading sabbath tion that has been passed down prefer. Bunnies can be made can help the chocolate melt con- resurrection likely occurred ear- scholar Professor Samuele Bac- in the Bible, scripture depictions for centuries. Symbolizing fertil- from white chocolate, milk choc- sistently and prevent it from lier, the earliest recorded obser- chiocchi, Christians universally helped shape the holiday that ity and wealth, the Easter bunny olate, dark chocolate, or even a burning. vance of an Easter celebration kept Passover on the biblical date would become an integral com- became a holiday standard in combination for a marbleized 4. Pour the chocolate into the was in the second century, ac- of Nisan until 135 A.D. Early ponent of the Christian faith. Germany during the 16th cen- effect. Chocolate melts, chips or mold and gently tap the mold so tury. chocolate couverture are widely that it displaces air bubbles and available at specialty chocolate helps the chocolate settle evenly ae 4 The custom of chocolate eggs came along centuries after and food shops or craft supply into the design. Allow the choco- HADPYIEASIER the Easter bunny, originating in stores, according to DoltYour- late to set up in the refrigerator. If your mold is hollow, you can the 19th century in France and self.com. This simplifies the bun- seal the two halves of the bunny Germany. As Easter celebrations ny-making process. Some retail- with a little melted chocolate on evolved, chocolate eggs were not ers also may sell bunny-making the seam. the only delicacy; chocolate Eas- kits that pair the chocolate melts Creativity can be unleashed ter bunnies also were shared and with the mold in one box for ul- when making homemade choco- enjoyed. timate convenience. late bunnies. Experiment with While there are scores of mass-produced chocolate bun- 2. Craft stores also have adding a few drops of pepper- aisles devoted to culinary crafts. mint oil or orange liqueur to cus- WISHINE You ANd YouRS A nies available for purchase, andBrowse to find an Easter bunny tomize the flavor. Before sealing many local chocolatiers also mold, Some may sell solid choco- hollow bunnies, place peanut WoONdERFul HolidAy! make Easter bunnies and other late bunnies or hollow varieties. butter or raspberry jam inside sweet treats, families may want Choose molds in the desired size, for a tasty surprise. Use colored to try making their own choco- as bunny molds may be large or candy melts to add colorful eyes late Easter bunnies this year. small. or cheeks or to tint the inside of se ‘This can be a family-friendly ac- 3. Follow directions to melt the bunny ears. tivity that favors togetherness chocolate successfully. 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