WHAT IS EASTER ?
Easter is the celebration of Jesus Christ's rising from the dead (His Resurrection) after His crucifixion which took
place on what we now term Good Friday.
Easter is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following the Vernal or Spring Equinox on March
21st. This can be any Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th. It is the most sacred of all the Christian holidays
or celebrations.
Christ's return (or rising) from death is called the Resurrection. According to the scriptures, Christ's tomb was
empty three days after His death, which is commemorated on Good Friday. His followers saw Him and talked to Him after
this. Christians therefore believe that they have the hope of a new life (an everlasting life in Heaven) after their
earthly death.