Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe Jesus died on Good Friday and came back to life on Easter Sunday. It’s a day of hope and new beginnings.
What is Easter, and Why is it Celebrated?
Easter, also known as Easter Sunday, is a significant Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose again on the third day—this miraculous event is commemorated on Easter.
Easter 2025 is on Sunday, April 20. Easter is always on a Sunday, but the exact date changes every year. It depends on the Moon in early spring.
A long time ago, in the 4th century, it was decided that Easter Sunday would be the first Sunday after the first full Moon of spring. This full Moon is called the Paschal Moon.
In 2025, the first full Moon of spring happens on April 12 at 8:22 p.m. (In Jerusalem, it is already April 13 by that time). So, this full Moon is the Paschal Moon. That’s why Easter is on the next Sunday — April 20, 2025. The Sunday before that, April 13, is called Palm Sunday.
Easter symbolizes hope, new life, and the victory of light over darkness. It is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, reminding believers of God's love and the promise of eternal life. For many, Easter is a time of reflection, spiritual renewal, and joyful celebration.
10 Interesting Facts about Easter
Here are some interesting facts about Easter:
1. Easter changes every year
Easter Sunday doesn’t have a fixed date. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox (around March 21), which means it can be as early as March 22 or as late as April 25.
2. Eggs symbolize new life
Eggs have long been associated with rebirth and new beginnings, which is why they became a key symbol of Easter, celebrating Jesus’s resurrection. Christians adopted the egg as a symbol of the empty tomb of Jesus. Decorating Easter eggs is a widely loved tradition.
3. Easter is the oldest Christian holiday
It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is considered the most important event in Christianity.
4. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
It is the most important Christian holiday, commemorating Jesus's rising from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion.
5. It always falls on a Sunday
Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox, which means it can fall between March 22 and April 25.
6. Lent leads up to Easter
The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent, a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, symbolizing Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness.
7. Good Friday comes before Easter.
It marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed solemnly by Christians around the world.
8. Easter is a time for sunrise services
Many Christians attend early morning church services to celebrate the risen Christ.
9. Easter is linked to Passover
The Last Supper, which Jesus had with His disciples before His crucifixion, was a Passover meal.
10. It brings a message of hope and renewal
More than just a holiday, Easter reminds Christians of forgiveness, eternal life, and the victory of love over death.
