Christus Resurrexit, Alleluia!—Faith, Family, and Our Time-Honored Easter Traditions

Sanctuary with a beautifully decorated High Altar and Risen Christ

Following the solemn Traditional Latin High Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church on Sunday morning, a few friends and I finally broke our fast together—espresso and a slice of pizza rustica—before heading off to our families for Easter dinner.

After Mass, we enjoyed a slice of pizza rustica and espresso for breakfast

Before joining our extended family, we visited the cemetery in the rain, after which we gathered for our customary Easter meal, where the ladies outdid themselves once again with a lavish, multi-course spread.

(We’ve also included a few photos from our Palm Sunday dinner, which we skipped sharing during Holy Week.)

Afterward, we played chess and cards. Buona Pasqua!

Antipasto (Palm Sunday)

Focaccia Barese (Palm Sunday)

Melanzane grigliate sott'olio (Palm Sunday)

Frittata di spinaci (Palm Sunday)

Nodini (Palm Sunday)

Orecchiette al ragù (Palm Sunday)

Ragù napoletano (Palm Sunday)

Polpette (Palm Sunday)

Apple pie (Palm Sunday)

Prosciutto e melone (Easter Sunday)

Calzone di cipolla e tonno (Easter Sunday)

Melanzane grigliate sott'olio (Easter Sunday)

Homemade roasted peppers (Easter Sunday)

Stuffed peppers and olives (Easter Sunday)

Affettati (Easter Sunday)

Formaggio (Easter Sunday)

Lasagna (Easter Sunday)

Agnello alla scottadito (Easter Sunday)

Pastiera Napoletana (Easter Sunday)