Easter Traditions in the UK
These British Easter Traditions Will Surprise You — and Make You Jealous
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Though the classic "Sunday roast" is not so much of a British tradition now as it was even 10 or 15 years ago, plenty of families do still sit down for a big meal on a Sunday afternoon (or head to the pub and let someone else do the hard work). The meal consists of a roasted meat served with vegetables, gravy, and all the trimmings (yes, I will fight you for the last Yorkshire pudding).
On Easter Sunday, the traditional meat to choose is lamb. The lamb was a sacrifice during the Jewish Passover, and it became a symbol for Jesus's sacrifice too. It's also seasonal: Spring lamb is particularly tender and has a subtle flavour.