Butter lamb

The butter lamb, or buttered lamb, is a charming Easter tradition cherished by many Russian, Slovenian, and Polish Catholics. This delightful butter sculpture, shaped like a lamb, can be either hand-crafted or made using a mold. These unique creations can commonly be found in delis, Polish specialty markets, and even some general grocery stores during the Easter season.

In Buffalo, New York, the Broadway Market is renowned for Malczewski's Butter Lambs, a local favorite that has preserved this Polish tradition for decades. For many, purchasing a butter lamb from the Broadway Market marks the beginning of Easter and the arrival of spring.

Typically, the butter lamb is adorned with peppercorns or dried cloves for eyes, and it features a small white banner with a red cross on a toothpick placed on its back. In Russian, this charming butter sculpture is called "barashek iz masla" (барашек из масла). There is also a sweet variation known as the sugar lamb.