Why not spending your next Easter holiday in Sicily? Book a Sicily villa!
Easter is a good occasion to experience Sicilian folklore and traditions in their religious and pagan roots. Mostly everywhere in Sicily you will find events, fairs and processions in this period of the year. Also you will have the opportunity to taste typical Easter cakes and dishes.
Here there are some of the most interesting things you can do during your Easter holidays in Sicily villas.
Sicily villas to experience the Holy Week
You can spend an original holiday by experiencing the evocative atmosphere of Easter time in Sicily.
On Good Friday you can participate to the traditional procession which takes place everywhere in Sicily, departing from a church and going around the streets. This procession commemorate the 'Way of the Cross' of Jesus Christ'. The procession can be accompanied with candles, with music, songs and people carrying the statues of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary dressed with particular clothes. The tradition of Good Friday procession varies from place to place, it is worth remembering the procession in Marsala, in Trapani and in Prizzi.
Another tradition of the holy week is that to prepare the 'Sepolcri' little plants made of lentils sprouts to offer in church for the decoration of the altar on Maundy Thursday ('Sepolcro' means 'chapel' and 'altar').
A joyful Easter in your Sicily villas.
Sicilians are well-known all over the world for being friendly and hospitable people, for this reason booking a villa in Sicily is a way to experience the local customs and traditions. Booking a villa in Sicily is the perfect choice for those who wish to spend a memorable holiday in luxury while enjoying the local atmosphere. Summer is a lively season in Sicily. Cities and villages organize events, festival and concerts where you can appreciate Sicilian folklore and local products.
Enjoy Easter day in your Sicily villa. You can organize your own Easter lunch or visit the local restaurants. Do not miss the traditional Cassata, especially if you are spending your holiday in a villa near Palermo. This is a cake made of ricotta cheese, sponge cake, candid fruits and icing sugar. Also you can try the traditional Easter eggs made of chocolate with a surprise inside. A perfect Easter gift for children…and adults!
Martin Wynn
