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Wilkes-Barre Today
By the People, for the People
Wyoming Valley Embraces Easter Traditions
Residents stock up on seasonal favorites ahead of the holiday weekend.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:10pm
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The vibrant floral displays at local greenhouses capture the joyful spirit of Easter preparations in the Wyoming Valley.Wilkes-Barre TodayAs Good Friday and Easter Sunday approached, residents across the Wyoming Valley engaged in beloved seasonal traditions, including purchasing kielbasa from Jerry and Son Meat Market in Nanticoke and picking out fresh flowers at Larry O'Malia's Farm and Greenhouse in Wilkes-Barre.
Why it matters
These annual rituals reflect the close-knit community spirit and enduring cultural heritage of the Wyoming Valley region, where families have celebrated Easter in similar ways for generations.
The details
Customers lined up at Jerry and Son Meat Market to order their traditional kielbasa, a Polish sausage that is a staple of Easter meals in the area. Meanwhile, shoppers browsed the colorful selection of flowers and floral arrangements at Larry O'Malia's Farm and Greenhouse, selecting blooms to decorate their homes and churches for the holiday.
- Residents engaged in these seasonal traditions on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday and in preparation for Easter Sunday.
The players
Jerry and Son Meat Market
A local butcher shop in Nanticoke that is known for its traditional Polish kielbasa, a popular item for Easter meals in the Wyoming Valley.
Larry O'Malia's Farm and Greenhouse
A family-owned farm and greenhouse in Wilkes-Barre that supplies fresh flowers and floral arrangements to residents in the region, especially for seasonal holidays like Easter.
The takeaway
The annual traditions of purchasing kielbasa and picking out Easter flowers reflect the enduring cultural heritage and close-knit community spirit of the Wyoming Valley region, where families have celebrated these seasonal rituals for generations.
