Easter is often linked to many types of food because it's cooking, preparation and how it should be eaten have been part of customs that were passed on from generations to generations. While many of these foods vary per region, there's a noticeable theme in what they symbolize.
Below are some strange but delicious Easter foods traditionally present at Lenten observations in countries around the world:
Russia
Russians serve a pyramid-shaped custard dessert that contains lots of cheese. It's also decorated with religious symbols to represent that Jesus has risen.
Georgia
Christians flock to church to bring their Kulich during the Easter service so that the priests will be able to bless them. The Kulich is shaped like a crown, and it's decorated with white sugar frosting on top. Some decorate the cake with "thorns" or write the word "Christ is risen" on top.
Denmark
Easter in Denmark is celebrated with a special beer, which tastes stronger than regular beer.
France
Every Easter Monday, thousands gather at a town square in a small southern village in France called Bessieres. The townsfolk eat giant omelets made with 4,500 eggs, which is good enough for 1,000 people. It is believed that Napoleon's army ate omelets when they came to the town.
U.S.
The White House hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll party at the South Lawn, where hard-boiled eggs in different colors are served. The festivities also include games, music and sports. As it will be the last Easter for the Obamas, this year's theme is about commemorating past Easter Egg Roll parties.
Czech Republic
The Czechs serve the Babovka, a type of marble sponge cake, on Easter Sunday. It is called the Gugelhupf, or the Wacka in other Central European countries.
