The Polish Easter tradition of blessing a basket of festive foods is called Święconka.
Święconka, also known as the blessing of the Easter baskets, usually takes place on Holy Saturday. Families bring baskets of food to church, where a priest blesses them. The contents commonly include eggs, bread, sausage or other meat, salt, horseradish, and a lamb-shaped item made from butter, sugar, or cake.
The foods carry religious and seasonal symbolism. Eggs represent new life, bread represents sustenance, salt can signify preservation, and horseradish is associated with bitterness and sacrifice. A decorated cloth and greenery often complete the basket.
The blessed food is traditionally eaten at the Easter breakfast on Easter Sunday. Święconka is a Polish custom, although related food-blessing practices exist in other Central and Eastern European communities. It should not be confused with Wigilia, the Polish Christmas Eve supper.