According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.
His resurrection is celebrated on Easterday or Eastersunday (also Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday). The chronology of his death and resurrection is variously interpreted to have occurred between AD 26 and 36.
Easter marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. The last week of the Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. It is followed by a fifty-day period called Eastertide or the Easter Season, ending with Pentecost Sunday.
Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. For your information future years Easter dates …
| Western | Eastern | |
| 2012 | April 8 | April 15 |
| 2013 | March 31 | May 5 |
| 2014 |
April 20 |
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| 2015 | April 5 | April 12 |
| 2016 | March 27 | May 1 |
| 2017 |
April 16 |
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Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover by much of its symbolism, as well as by its position in the calendar. In many languages, the words for „Easter“ and „Passover“ are etymologically related or homonymous.
Easter customs vary across the Christian world, but decorating Easter eggs is a common motif. In the Western world, customs such as egg hunting and the Easter Bunny extend from the domain of church, and often have a secular character.
Wish you nice Easter!
(Sources: Wikipedia)