Easter is one of the most important holidays for Christian
Catholics. They give huge importance to the yearly occasions. Easter is a
festival celebrated by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. The date of the festival is not fixed. It is celebrated on the first
Sunday of a full moon day after March 21. It usually falls between March 21 and
April 25.
The word 'Easter' comes from two old pagan spring festivals.
The old European pagan festival of 'Ostara' that celebrated new life and
Arabian Sun festival of 'Ishtar'. Easter is the time of the Christian year when
Christians remember the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. They believe
that Jesus, who they believe was the son of God, died for everyone's
wrong-doings and then came back to life three days later to defeat death and
evil: so if you believe in Him you will live forever in Heaven.
Easter is a holy festival which is celebrated by churches
around the world. The traditional celebration of the festival involves a dimly
lit church with special prayers sung in praise of Jesus Christ. It is then
followed by an elaborate Sunday mass. People are often involved in charitable
causes on this day and sing happy prayers in the church to commemorate the
rising of Jesus Christ from dead. One more vital feature of Easter is egg. Egg
is a symbol of resurrection for Christian community, so well decorated eggs and
egg hunting have become very important in Easter.
The week preceding Easter is called Holy Week and includes
Monday Thursday, which commemorates Jesus’ last supper with his disciples; Good
Friday, which honors the day of his crucifixion; and Holy Saturday, which
focuses on the transition between the crucifixion and resurrection. The 50-day
period following Easter Sunday is called Easter tide and includes a celebration
of Jesus’ ascension into heaven.
The festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is
considered as a rebirth of Christianity. This Easter may we always be blessed
with love, life and happiness. May our lives be touched by the true meaning of
Easter.
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