Happy Easter, everyone! Easter is a special holiday celebrated in many parts of the world. It’s a time when people come together to enjoy the arrival of spring and, for many, to celebrate an important event in the Christian faith.
Easter is a holiday that has both religious and non-religious meanings. For Christians, Easter Sunday is a very important day. It marks the time when Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament, came back to life after being crucified. This event is called the Resurrection.
Did you know that Easter doesn’t have a fixed date? It’s called a “movable feast” because it changes every year. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring. This means Easter can be as early as March 22nd or as late as April 25th!
The Easter celebration is part of a series of events that start with Ash Wednesday. This day marks the beginning of Lent, a period of 40 days when many Christians give up something or try to improve themselves. This is to remember the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness, praying and fasting.
Lent ends with Holy Week, which begins with Palm Sunday. On this day, people remember when Jesus entered Jerusalem, and his followers laid palm leaves on the ground to honor him. During Holy Week, Jesus spent time with his friends, helped people, and shared a special meal known as the Last Supper. After this, he was arrested and crucified. But on the third day, his friends found his tomb empty, and Jesus appeared to them, alive again. This miraculous event is celebrated on Easter Sunday.
Besides its religious significance, Easter is also a fun time for many people who celebrate it as a non-religious holiday. It marks the beginning of spring, with flowers blooming and more sunshine. People enjoy activities like Easter egg hunts, where colorful eggs are hidden for children to find. Chocolate treats and decorating hard-boiled eggs are also popular traditions.
Everyone has their own way of celebrating Easter, whether it’s through religious practices, fun activities, or a mix of both. These traditions help us remember our history and bring people together.
We hope you have a wonderful Easter! If you want to learn more about Easter and other fun topics, check out the resources at Clarendon Learning. Happy Easter, and enjoy the celebrations!
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Clarendon Learning celebrates Easter! Happy Easter, everyone! Easter is our favorite spring holiday—at least in the northern hemisphere. It is celebrated around the world in many ways, both as a Christian holiday and as a non-religious celebration.
Let’s talk about how Easter is celebrated. Easter Sunday is significant for Christians as it commemorates the day when, according to the New Testament, Jesus Christ was resurrected. Easter is considered a movable feast, meaning the date changes each year based on the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used. Typically, Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring. This can range from March 22nd to April 25th. For example, in 2019, Easter was on April 21st, and in 2020, it was on April 12th.
For some Christian denominations that follow the Julian calendar, Easter can be celebrated between April 4th and May 8th. Many view Easter Sunday as the culmination of a series of celebrations that begin with Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent. During Lent, which lasts for 40 days, many Christians choose to sacrifice something or break a bad habit, reflecting the 40 days Jesus spent praying and fasting in the wilderness.
Lent ends with Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday, which honors the day Jesus entered Jerusalem for the last time. His disciples laid palm fronds on the ground as a sign of respect. Throughout this week, Jesus spent time with his friends, healed the sick, and shared a Last Supper with his apostles before being arrested and wrongfully convicted. He was crucified and buried, but on the third day, his friends found the tomb empty, and Jesus appeared to them, having risen from the dead. This day is celebrated as Easter Sunday.
In addition to its Christian significance, Easter is also recognized as a non-religious holiday for many. It symbolizes the arrival of spring, with flowers blooming and more time spent outdoors. Common traditions include Easter egg hunts, chocolate treats, and decorating hard-boiled eggs. Everyone celebrates Easter a little differently, whether as a religious observance, a secular holiday, or a combination of both.
The traditions we uphold help keep our history alive and bring people together. Please check out the Clarendon Learning pages about Easter, and happy Easter, everyone! Thanks for following Clarendon Learning. Be sure to subscribe if you’re looking for more teaching resources at ClarendonLearning.org.
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