Easter Food Blessing

A Traditional Easter Food Basket
Butter – Reminds of the richness of our salvation.
Easter Bread – Symbolic of Jesus, our true Bread of Life.
Horseradish – Symbolic of the bitterness and harshness of the Passion of Christ.
Eggs – Symbolize hope, new life and Christ’s Resurrection.
Sausage – The links are symbolic of the chains of death that were broken when Jesus rose from the dead. 
Ham –Symbolic of great joy and abundance.  
Smoked Bacon – Symbolizes the overabundance of God’s mercy and generosity.
Salt – Symbolizes purification, prosperity and Justice. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.”
Cheese – A symbol of the moderation Christians should practice. 
Candle – Inserted into the basket to represent Christ, the Light of the World.