Easter is celebated on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring.In 2011 Easter is on April 24 and for 2012 April 8 (Western Hemisphere).
P.S. Passover is always celebrated the week before Easter (mainly Thursday)
Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring equinox.
Easter Sunday occurs on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox [the day the sun crosses the Equator from south to north].
On the second day after Good Friday.
December 25th
Easter is 40 days.
Jesus observed Passover, as he was Jewish. Easter did not exist then. It was his resurrection that created Easter.
Easter is observed around the same time as Passover.
On Resurrection Sunday also known as Easter. Easter Sunday, as you mention, commemorates His resurrection, not His death. That is observed on Good Friday.
It took place on the second Tuesday after Easter and was observed until the 16th century. The festival is called Hocktide.
Lent is observed to prepare for the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Lent is a time of fasting and prayer to prepare for the joy of Easter.
Easter Island derived its name from Dutch explorers who first visited the island on Easter Sunday, 1722. From the 2002 census some 39 percent of the population of 3,971 are of European or Chilean descent. Based on that and the probability that some of these people are Christian, Easter is observed on Easter Island.
Yes, Easter is the most important event in the church calendar for all Orthodox Christians throughout the world. Easter in Russia is observed by more than 100 million Russian Orthodox people.
50 days Pentacost is 50 days after Easter -- hence the name.
Lent is observed starting Ash Wednesday, and lasting until Easter. The day before lent starts is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) which, since many Catholics fast during lent, was when Catholics would eat tons of food preparing for their fasting.
Most businesses are closed on Good Friday and the national holiday of Easter Monday. Since it is in recognition of Christ's death, Good Friday is a solemn day when they attend church. Services are also attended on Easter Sunday. Both days are observed in a deep spiritual manner. Easter Monday is more light-hearted and a time to spend with family on outings and picnics. Beaches and parks are popular spots, where children can be seen flying kites. Sometimes, non-Christians, like Hindus and Muslims, take part in some of the Easter festivities.
Most businesses are closed on Good Friday and the national holiday of Easter Monday. Since it is in recognition of Christ's death, Good Friday is a solemn day when they attend church. Services are also attended on Easter Sunday. Both days are observed in a deep spiritual manner. Easter Monday is more light-hearted and a time to spend with family on outings and picnics. Beaches and parks are popular spots, where children can be seen flying kites. Sometimes, non-Christians, like Hindus and Muslims, take part in some of the Easter festivities.