So, what does it mean to celebrate? And why at Easter?

Full Definition of CELEBRATE

Related to CELEBRATE

Synonyms

bless, carol, praise, emblazon, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, resound

Related Words

adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship; acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute; chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize; cite; flatter; crack up, recommend, tout

At the noteable occasion of Easter, Christians do things that say that Jesus is worthy of praise  for His death and resurrection.

Special religious ceremonies laud the Lord.

And food is very much part of the expression of acknowledgement and thanks.
I celebrated stages of Holy week in several different ways with food. And here is a visual and literal diary of the significant food diary of Holy Week eating. It may give you some ideas for your future celebrations.
MAUNDY THURSDAY

The meal shared was not a “Passover Meal” but contained echoes of it:
bitter greens and herbs as a salad base, slow roasted lamb on top, a honey and spiced yoghurt dressing, flat bread and hummus.
Fresh Madjool dates and tahini/almond biscuits after the main meal.GOOD/BLACK FRIDAY

Hot cross buns after church service acknowledging Christ’s crucifixion.A tradition in our household of smoked trout kedgeree for dinner:

Smoked Trout Kedgeree
Ing:
4 eggs, hard boiled
1 smoked trout, skinned and flesh flaked and deboned.
170 g long grain rice, cooked and set aside.
115 g butter
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 heaped tsp curry powder
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup chopped coriander.

Method:
Melt butter in pan over low heat, cook onion until soft. Add curry powder and cook out for a minute. Add rice and stir gently. Take off heat and fold in lemon juice, flaked trout and coriander.

EASTER or BRIGHT SUNDAY
A celebration of Jesus resurrection. For 35 people, after an inspiring time of reflection and praise together.

For ENTREE there was a choice of octopus carpaccio with lemon, olive oil, garlic and parsley dressing (this was an adventure to prepare!)
or

Parma ham wrapped grissini sticks.

MAIN MEAL

Spit roast lamb with a salad selection:

Harissa roast carrot salad

Watercress, rocquet and spinach salad with barberry/saffron dressing and toasted slivered almonds

with a spiced  honey yoghurt dressing.

Beetroot and quinoa salad

Persian Lentil salad.

There was also flat bread, hummus and tsaziki.

DESSERT
all gluten free!!:

Chocolate and date meringue torte

Pistachio frangipane and rhubarb tart with a tahini and almond crust. (A recipe will follow.)

Lindt Chocolate cake.

Whipped cream.

Yes, we did do something special and enjoyable for an amazing event–the amazing show of God’s generous, redeeming love in Christ.
Worth celebrating.