Christmas in Malta
The Maltese Crib
This tradition dates back to the 17th century when the first The crib would have been exposed in the church of the Dominican friars located in Rabat. In the monastery of St. Peters in Mdina, you can still find a crib dating from this period.
Inspired by the Sicilian style, the Maltese crib followed the local traditions in terms of crafts, costumes, and the use of musical instruments and buildings that are represented. The farm and the windmill for producing flour still occupy a large part of the important place in locally built nurseries.
The first “pasturi” artistic figurines were rather expensive. The population has therefore devised its own method of manufacturing. Using earthen clay, he fashioned sturdy statuettes that were painted to help define the face, hands and clothing.
Food
The famous Maltese Christmas log is delciious with a cup of tea, with chooclate, glace cherries, nuts and biscuits formed into a yule log shape and covered in chocolate. Check out a recipe here: Maltese Christmas Log - Apron & Whisk
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