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Wednesday 1 April 2015

Easter Day

  1. What is Easter?The most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Christ and held (in the Western Church) between 21 March and 25 April, on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox.
The weekend from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
  1. Who celebrates Easter?Many Christians celebrate Easter Sunday as the day of Jesus Christ's resurrection, which is written in the New Testament of the Christian bible. According to the Gospel of John in the New Testament, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb where Jesus was buried and found it empty.
  2. Why do they celebrate Easter?So Jesus did not stay dead; He rose from the dead! We are actually celebrating Jesus' death for our sins and His resurrection. That is why many people call   Easter, Resurrection Sunday, because that is exactly what it is.
  3. What is the significance of the Easter egg?The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring. From a Christian perspective, Easter egg are said to represent Jesus' emergence from the tomb and resurrection.

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