The modern English term Easter, cognate with modern Dutch ooster and German Ostern, developed from an Old English word that usually … Se mere

As the Gospels assert that both the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus occurred during the week of Passover, the first Christians timed … Se mere

Easter and the holidays that are related to it are moveable feasts, in that they do not fall on a fixed date in the Gregorian or Julian calendars (both of which follow the cycle of the sun and … Se mere

Western Christianity
The Easter festival is kept in many different ways among Western Christians. The traditional, Se mere

Easter celebrates Jesus' supernatural resurrection from the dead, which is one of the chief tenets of the Christian faith. Paul writes that, for those … Se mere

Western Christianity
In most branches of Western Christianity, Easter is preceded by Lent, a period of penitence that begins on Ash Wednesday, lasts 40 days (not … Se mere

In countries where Christianity is a state religion, or those with large Christian populations, Easter is often a public holiday. As Easter always falls on a Sunday, many … Se mere