Easter, which was recently celebrated yesterday, is one of the principal holidays, or feasts, of Christianity.
According to Christianity, it marks the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion. Here is everything you need to know about this Holy festival:
What does Easter mean?
It is a theological significance. Easter celebrates Jesus’ supernatural resurrection from the dead, which is one of the chief tenets of the Christian faith. Paul writes that, for those who trust in Jesus’s death and resurrection, “death is swallowed up in victory.”
Why is it called Easter?
The naming of the celebration as “Easter” seems to go back to the name of a pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at the beginning of spring.3 days ago
When is Easter celebrated?
Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. The date of Easter Sunday varies from year to year. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after 21 March. This year, Easter was observed on Sunday i.e. March 31.
Who originally celebrated Easter?
Easter actually originated as an ancient pagan celebration of the spring equinox. In Christianity, the day was dedicated to observing the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated around the time of the Jewish Passover.
Some interesting facts:
- The Easter Bunny legend began in Germany
- The holiday was named after the Anglo-Saxon Goddess, Eostre
- The act of painting eggs originates from a Ukrainian tradition
- In Germany, it is illegal to dance on Good Friday
- The world’s largest Easter egg weighs in at 5000lbs
