Easter during a pandemic: celebrating traditions in a novel way

Easter: a special time of year in which we gather with our loved ones to celebrate peace and unity.

As we all know, 2020 saw us radically change our approach to social interaction with masks and social distancing taking the forefront in the effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The new measures changed the way we live the office space – virtual meetings, farther distanced desks, remote working; however, this has not affected our Human Touch, the key element to our success in business but also one of the pillars of our work culture. Though at a (social) distance, we are still united as colleagues and as people. As such, our CEO Michael J. Zammit gifted every employee with a personally addressed and signed letter alongside a “figolla”.

“Figolli” are traditional Maltese sweets made of almonds and marzipan which see their roots dating back millennia. Originally linked to pagan history, they were soon adopted by Catholicism and are now one of the emblems of Easter. The tradition sees them baked during the holy week and eaten on Easter Sunday, gifted to friends and family as a sign of unity and appreciation. Over time figolli have changed shape, colour, filling, ingredients but they remain a staple of Maltese tradition.

Similarly, we may transition to a different way of celebrating our traditions but the core concept of them remains unchanged. We still honour and rejoice in a feast of harmony and love with our dearest.

As a way of showing support towards the community, part of the cost of purchase of these treats has been donated to Puttinu Cares, the NGO that supports cancer patients.

May the adversities bring us ever closer in spirit, and may 2021 see us celebrate Easter with the same glee as past years.

From all of us at CSB Group, our very best wishes for a wonderful Easter to our Business Partners and Clients and their respective families.