Blessing of Easter Foods (Święconka)

Blessing of Easter Food in preparation for the celebratory Feast of Easter

Święconka is a long-lasting and beloved Eastern European tradition. 

Baskets containing a sample of typical Easter foods are brought to the church to be blessed on Holy Saturday.  Each basket is traditionally lined with a white linen or lace napkin and decorated with sprigs of boxwood (bukszpan - the Easter evergreen). 

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