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Pasquetta: why Italy celebrates the Monday after Easter

In addition to its religious meaning, Pasquetta signifies the beginning of a period of renewal

Pasquetta: families leave home to have picnics in the parks. Photo: reproduction / Residence Oliveto
Pasquetta: families leave home to have picnics in the parks. Photo: reproduction / Residence Oliveto

In Italy, the Monday following Easter Sunday, call of "Easter Monday“, is an important holiday that is celebrated with various celebrations and special events across the country.

Called “Easter Monday” or “Angel Monday”, in reference to the appearance of the angel at the tomb announcing the resurrection of Jesus, the holiday also celebrates the beginning of spring.

Families leave their homes to have picnics in the parks, and celebrate the new flower season that arrives by beautifying everything.

In Rome, picnics always include the combination of broad beans and pecorino cheese, and Corallina salami.

To the delight of the little ones, the schools They don't have classes all week.

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