One knew Easter was approaching as the streets in town became filled with women shopping for new curtains, white outfits or the infamous decorative sticks to make their homes anew. Men were often seen outside painting or cleaning the house boards or power washing the walls all in a zest for Easter. Most of the older generation had their white curtains on prominent display, a clear statement that Easter was near.

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During this time many choose to relish in the numerous fish dishes - as they had given up meat for Lent - and the hot cross buns that only appeared at this time. The Oistins Fish Festival was a popular place to be during this time to have a bit of fun, food and friendship.
 

Churches celebrate Palm Sunday as a tribute to Jesus’ triumphal entry  into Jerusalem as the people laid palms in front of him as he rode by on a donkey. There is a procession of church members singing and walking through the neighbouring community with palms and palm crosses. Palms are also prominently displayed on the windows and doors of the church. The once empty pews are filled as many deemed it necessary to be in the house of the Lord at Easter time. For Good Friday, most members wore black or dark clothes and the mood of the church was solemn to commemorate the death of Christ. However, on Easter Sunday, many wore white and bright colours and the church came alive to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.