The first traditional Carnival
in Malta was held with the arrival of the Knights
of St. John's in 1535.The three days of Carnival are
organized prior to the Catholic Period of Lent.
The Carnival Grand Parade is held in the Streets of
Valletta and Floriana
 
Good Friday is a day of mourning.
Pageants are held in Valletta and othermain towns in
Malta and Gozo. These processions consist of life size
statues depicting scenes from the passion of Our Lord.
Another tradition is a visit to the "Last Supper
Table Display". The table is prepared for Christ
and the 12 Apostles, and it's laid with fresh loaves,
wine jars and pastries.
Easter Sunday is a day of rejoicing.
Processions are in direct contrast to the gloom of Good
Friday. The statue of the "Risen Christ" is
carried shoulder high to the accompaniment of band music.
 
The "Festa" is an opportunity
to join a years old tradition. Processions, band marches
and superbfirework displays. The "Festa Season"
is between May and September. During the winter months
we celebrate the National Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck,
which is held in Valletta on the 10th February, and
the Feast of St. Joseph that is celebrated in the town
of Rabat on the 19th March.
 
The origin of the Christmas
Crib goes back to the arrival of the Knights of St.
John's to the Maltese Islands.
The traditional and mechanical
Cribs. "The Nativity of Christ" can be seen
in various town and villages in Malta.
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