As we are counting down to Easter, a season that, even if it’s impossible to get the whole family together, we cannot miss the sweets — traditional Folar and Amêndoa Portuguesa (Portuguese Almonds). Besides the religion, there are other Easter traditions in Portugal most of them are related to food, of course. Generally, families gather for a celebration during lunch time and enjoy some quality time. In Portugal and some other countries, in addition to the traditional Easter eggs, people treat themselves to candied Portuguese almonds. One of the meanings of Easter Almond is like Easter eggs, an icon of fecundity and renewal, coming from traditions from different parts of the country and the world that signifies birth and life, thus being related to the Resurrection of Jesus. In Portugal, one of the Easter traditions is the exchange of sweetened almonds between Godparents and Godchildren. Coated in sugar, covered in dark or white chocolate, colourful, shaped: there are almonds for everyone out there!