Most Finnish people are pagans even though we belong to the Evangelical Lutheran church, but we ”celebrate” easter so we can have a few extra days off from work and eat easter eggs. Some might say Mämmi is the most Finnish easter treat, but I don’t actually know anyone who eats that shit, everyone just eats chocolate eggs.
There are a million and one different kinds of chocolate easter eggs, but there is one that rules them all;
This chocolate egg is like no other, the crust is a real chicken egg, and obviously not to be eaten, and unlike other chocolate eggs that are often hollow, this is filled to the brim with almond-hazelnut chocolate nougat. It was created by Karl Fazer in 1896 and has been a favourite ever since. Among others, Tsar Nikolai II was a fan of the Mignon eggs and had them transported to the court every Easter.
Occasionally I eat the basic Kinder egg and have tried Töhnämuna (dip eggs), but they are trash compared to the Mignon egg. I shall now devour my 52 grams of Mignon, and maybe go and buy another one.
Ps. Does anyone know what eggs have to do with easter? Jesus and chocolate eggs together seem like a bit of a reach.
