Malczewski's Butter Lambs

04/05/2026

He carried the Cross.
He conquered the grave.
He rose on Easter morning.

He is Risen. ✝️

04/03/2026

On this Good Friday, Christians around the world remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It was the day His body was broken and His blood was shed for the forgiveness of sins.

The butter lamb has long been a meaningful tradition that points directly to Him. Shaped from pure, sweet butter, the lamb represents Jesus as the innocent Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. The red ribbon tied around its neck symbolizes the blood of Christ poured out on the cross. And the small red Alleluia flag it carries quietly announces the victory that was secured through His sacrifice, pointing ahead to the resurrection.

This image of the lamb carrying a flag is known in Christian tradition as the Agnus Dei, Latin for “Lamb of God.” It is one of the oldest symbols of Christ in Christianity, appearing in art as early as the 6th century. The banner (often a white flag with a red cross) represents Christ’s triumph over death and sin, the victory of the resurrection that Good Friday makes possible.

The butter lamb tradition itself ties deeply into the season of Lent. In many Eastern European Catholic communities, dairy products were traditionally given up during the 40 days of fasting and penance. People would churn their cream into butter before Lent began, then shape that saved butter into a lamb for the Easter feast, turning a simple act of fasting into a lasting symbol of sacrifice and new life.

John 1:29 says: “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’”

03/29/2026

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week. 🌿✝️

Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. - John 1:29

The Butter Lamb represents Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. 🐑🧈

If this was on your Easter table growing up… you know.
Tag someone who remembers.

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03/23/2026

03/21/2026

Easter isn’t complete without the Butter Lamb. 🐑🧈
A centuries-old tradition symbolizing the Lamb of God is back on our shelves.

If you grew up in a Polish household… you KNOW.
Tag someone who had this on their Easter table every year.

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04/18/2025

A great article about the true meaning of the butter lamb!

A butter lamb has taken center stage on my family’s Easter table for as long as I can remember.

04/13/2025

The butter lambs are marching! Easter is one week away! If you didn’t get your butter lamb yet stop on down and see us at The Broadway Market!

04/05/2025

We are honored to once again design and print the Offical 2025 Butter Lamb shirt

This year’s design features a butter lamb on the front left chest with a full butter lamb print on the back!

Now available exclusively at the Malczewski's Butter Lambs stand at the Broadway Market!

We also designed matching leggings too!

04/05/2025

Who loves butter lambs? 2 weeks until Easter!

11/21/2024

1 week until Thanksgiving! Did you get your Butter Turkey yet? 🦃🦃🦃

10/17/2024

🦃🦃🦃We have an announcement.....🦃🦃🦃

We are pleased to announce the debut of our long awaited Malczewski Butter Turkey!

It is now available at your local Wegmans, Tops Friendly Markets, Market in the Square, Dash's, Federals, Bipperts, Camellia Meats, and Sloan Market.

Limited amounts were made for this first year so make sure you grab one! Thank you for supporting local business!

03/17/2024

The butter lambs are stocked and waiting for your Easter tables!