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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)

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In 2010, Easter Sunday will fall on April 4.

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Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring equinox.

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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].

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It is celebrated on sunday, after Good Friday.

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On the second day after Good Friday.

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December 25th

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How many days are Easter observed?

Easter is 40 days.


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