What is Easter?
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is three days after the death of Jesus on the cross.
Easter follows a period of fasting called Lent, in which many churches set aside time for repentance and remembrance. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Good Friday, the day of Jesus' crucifixion.
The week leading up to Easter is called The Holy Week and includes Palm Sunday, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem and was celebrated. Maundy Thursday, the "Last Supper" where Jesus met with his disciples to observe Passover. Good Friday when Jesus would be crucified on the cross.
What does Easter mean?
The Venerable Bede, an 8th century monk and scholar suggested that the word may have come from the Anglo-Saxon Eostre or Eastre, a Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility.
When did Easter start?
Some of the Gentile Christians began celebrating Easter in the nearest Sunday to the Passover since Jesus arose on a Sunday. Christian leaders could set the date for Easter by figuring three days after Passover.
Vocabulary
April Baby chick Candy Easter basket
Easter bunny Easter egg hunt Easter lily Egg
Happy Easter Jelly beans Lamb March
Marshmallows Pastel Spring Tulip
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