Did you read the one about the bride and groom who went straight to Serkin after their wedding for a good old pastizz? This fantastic idea (because let’s face it, it’s always a good idea to get Serkin pastizzi, no matter the occasion) got us thinking. What other special moments would actually be improved with a little bit of Maltese flair added in? Here’s what we’re thinking…

1. Birthday parties with fireworks

Screw big halls with hundreds of people and a live band, try a record-breaking fireworks display. How’s that for a Sweet Sixteen?

2. Baptisms with għana

How do you manage to drown out (no pun intended) a crying baby? Just get a fully-grown man shouting even louder. Voilà, you’re very welcome.

3. Confirmation parties with Eurovision guest stars

When Jewish boys and girls turn 13 years old, they become accountable for their actions, which is where the bar mitzvah ceremony originated. Nowadays, the super rich pull out all the stops for their teenage sons and daughters, and (mostly hip hop) artists like Drake, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Iggy Azalea, Flo Rida, T.I., Fetty Wap, D12, Ja Rule, and Nicki Minaj have all shown up to at least one big fat bar mitzvah before. 

Our closest bet back in Malta would be to take good old Griżma Tal-Isqof and inject it with a couple of Eurovision all-stars. Ira, if you’re looking for some more gigs after your maternity leave, you’ve found your way!

4. House-warming parties with pre-drinks

You know your country has got a problem with alcohol when you include pre-drinks as a Maltese tradition and it fits right in. Plus, considering that the first thing most people do when they’re invited to someone else’s house is take a bottle of alcohol with them, this one’s pretty much a match made in heaven.

5. New Year’s lunch with an adult quċċija

Do you want your resolutions for this year to actually mean something? Well, line up all your priorities in a row, and see which you go for… especially after a drink or two. Problem solved.

BONUS: Christmas day lunch with timpana

Oh wait, most families already do that. And lasagna. And turkey. And finger foods. Oh man, we can’t wait for Christmas Day lunch and the 8,453 kilos we’re all going to gain!

Which special occasion would you consider adding some more Maltese flair to? Tell us in the comments below and tag someone who doesn’t need any excuses to get a couple of pastizzi!

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David Grech Urpani

Lovin Malta's Head of Content, Dave has been in journalism for the better half of the last decade. Prefers Instagram, but has been known to doomscroll on TikTok. Loves chicken, women's clothes and Kanye West (most of the time).