Easter

Easter; Latin Pascha, Greek Pascha; principal festival of the Christian church; which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is one of the principal holidays; or feasts; of Christianity. It marks the resurrection of Jesus three days; after his death by crucifixion. For many Christian churches; Easter is the joyful end to the Lenten season of fasting; and penitence. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday; and ends on Good Friday; the day of Jesus’ crucifixion. The 40 day period was established by Pope Gregory 1; using the 40-day pattern of Israel; Moses; Elijah; and Jesus’ time in the wilderness. Many churches hold special services on Easter Sunday; many people also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs so you can eat it later; And you can find model eggs made of plastic; chocolate; candy; or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg hunts. Eggs of some form are hidden; supposedly by a rabbit or hare. People; especially children; then search for them. In some areas; Easter egg hunts are a popular way for local businesses to promote themselves; or may churches can organize them on that day. Other symbols of Easter include real eggs; or eggs manufactured from a range of materials; nests lambs; and rabbits; or hares. Sometimes these symbols are combined; for example in candy models of rabbits; with nests full of eggs. Eggs; rabbits; hares; and young animals are thought to represent the re-birth; and return to fertility of nature in the spring. [wshs_list post_type="post" name="Post Sitemap" order_by="date" taxonomy="category" terms="Easter"]