The Celebration of Easter on the Azores Islands
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An Azorean tradition that also takes place in Portugal is the service known as “Compasso.” Before Easter Sunday, it is tradition to have the local priest perform the service called Compasso. During Compasso, the priest travels from house to house with the cross and a small procession, blessing the homes in God’s name. This is a popular tradition with the older Azorean generation households and has become a custom that even the current generation enjoys, as it said to bring luck, blessings, and joy to your home.

