Polish Easter Basket Blessing
Holy Saturday · April 19 at 10:00 AM
Holy Trinity Church – 67 Frost Hill Ave, Lisbon Falls
As part of our renewed mission to preserve cultural traditions and strengthen parish unity, All are invited to this communal blessing of Easter baskets—a tradition long held at Holy Trinity. We hope you’ll join us in renewing this sacred and joyful tradition.
What to include in your basket:
– Easter Bread (Christ, the Bread of Life)
– Eggs (Resurrection and new life)
– Salt (purification)
– Butter (Christ’s gentleness)
– Horseradish (Christ’s Passion)
– Cheese (moderation)
– Kielbasa, Ham, Bacon (joy, generosity, mercy)
– Wine and Holy Water (celebration and blessing)
– Candle (Light of Christ)
– Sweets (promise of eternal life)
– Linen-covered basket with ribbons