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Easter

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Traditional Russian Easter foods: curd paskhas, kulich bread, and colorful Easter eggs.

What Is Easter?

Easter is a happy holiday that many people around the world celebrate. It is a special Christian festival that remembers a very important event. People enjoy many fun traditions during Easter, like hunting for eggs and spending time with family.

When Is Easter?

Easter does not happen on the same date every year. It moves around a little. This is because it is based on a special calendar. Easter is always on a Sunday. It is the first Sunday after the first full moon that happens after the spring equinox. This means Easter can be in March or April.

Fun Easter Traditions

Many people love the fun traditions of Easter. One of the most popular traditions is the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is said to hide colorful eggs for children to find. Hunting for these eggs is a favorite activity for many kids!

Another fun tradition is decorating eggs. People paint eggs in bright colors and sometimes put them in special baskets. Eggs are a symbol of new life, which is important for Easter.

Easter Around the World

Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In some countries, families have special meals. For example, in Sweden and Denmark, people might eat herring and salmon. In Finland, a special treat called mämmi is enjoyed. In Italy, families eat lamb and a special type of bread called Colomba di Pasqua.

Many places also have Easter as a public holiday. This means people often have days off from work or school to relax and celebrate. Good Friday and Easter Monday are often days off too.

Easter is a time for joy, family, and fun traditions. It brings people together to celebrate and enjoy special moments together.

Images

Delicious fig and pecan hot cross buns, a sweet treat often enjoyed during special occasions.
A colorful stained-glass window showing the Passover lamb, a symbol of Easter and religious art.
Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting 'The Last Supper' shows Jesus and his disciples during a significant moment, showcasing beautiful Renaissance art.
A traditional Russian icon showing scenes from the Bible, including the Holy Trinity and Jesus with righteous people.
An ancient diagram showing how people calculated the date of Easter many centuries ago using a special calendar system.
A beautiful mosaic artwork showing Christ Pantocrator from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
A peaceful view inside a church during an Easter service in 2016.
People receiving the Holy Light during an Easter celebration at a Greek Orthodox Church.
A delicious baked lamb dish flavored with garlic, olive oil, prosciutto, and rosemary.
Colorful Easter eggs are a fun tradition in Greece during the holiday season.
A traditional Italian Easter dove pastry, a symbol of peace and celebration during the Easter season.

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