Come Easter weekend, our Christian community will be celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here’s what you need to know about the holiday
For many, Easter is one of the most sacred and beloved holidays of the year. Easter weekend is a solemn yet joyful time for Christians around the world as they celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This year, Easter Sunday falls on March 31 and on top of celebrating with chocolate eggs and lavish brunches, why not get to know more about this Christian holiday? After all, there is a fascinating history behind Easter and its iconic symbols, traditions and customs.
Below, we share some facts you might not know about this holiday period.
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When is Easter?
Unlike other holidays like Christmas and Halloween, the date of Easter changes every year. This is because the date depends on the Gregorian calendar and is lined up with Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday) and Good Friday. Typically, Easter would fall between March 22 and April 25.
While the date of Easter may change, it will always fall on a Sunday as the holiday is structured around Jesus’s death and resurrection. Easter Sunday also marks the end of a period of fasting that Christians undertake called Lent.