Easter

Practice

Churchmen fixed the date of Easter on the first Sunday following the Paschal full moon. This is the first full moon after the vernal equinox, March 21. This system is still followed today. Therefore, Easter Sunday moves between March 22 and April 25. The resurrection of Christ is supposed to have occurred at the time of the Jewish feast of Passover (called Pesach in Hebrew).

The term Easter was first used when the Saxons adopted Christianity. Prior to this time the Saxons had held an annual feast in honor of the ancient Teutonic goddess of spring, Eostre. The name was transferred to the Christian observance of Christ's resurrection. On Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as it is told in the Bible. This holy day celebrates the triumph of life over death. Easter eggs made of marzipan, believed to have been given to children by the Easter bunny, are sold in confectionery stores, and bought by children. Easter is universally a joyous, happy day.

Time:April, the Sunday after Good Friday.

· Place:All over the country, wherever Christians live.