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Paska refers to Ukranian and Slovakian traditional Easter cake/bread. Paska came from Jewish feast called Pesach and from the Greek version of the word – Pascha, which is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In Ukrain, Paska which is a special egg bread is shaped into a cross and is served at Easter.
In Slovakia, white cake Paska is baked on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday mornings and worn together with eggs, ham, sausages, cheese and other foods to be sanctified in the church. Preparation and consumption of Paska has also popular ritual nature – its size and successful baking symbolized good future. It is a tradition of Eastern Slovaks.
Paputok refers to a kind of baked specialty from the Philippines, particulary from Sariaya, Quezon with a cracked- crisp-surfaced, hence it is called "Paputok", a Filipino word which literally means "firecracker".
Pastéis de Nata refer to Portugal's small cream tarts with cinnamon and powdered sugar. The custard is made from egg yolks and heavy cream, among other ingredients. According to the popular belief, Pastéis de Nata which is considered as Portugal's confectionary treat were first prepared by the nuns inhabiting the Monastery of Jeronimos of Belem in Lisbon sometime in the 18th Century. The sisters' culinary innovation which is now called Pastéis de Nata became an immediate hit with the local population and was soon included in the menus of bakeries and cafes.