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The date of Easter is determined by the first day of spring. Easter is held on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring.

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The day Jesus arose from the dead.

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How do people determine the day that Easter is on?

Easter Day is the first Sunday after the full moon which happens on, or after the 21st day of March, and if the full moon happens on a Sunday, Easter is the Sunday after.


Does the mail run the day after Easter?

Mail is delivered the first 'working' day after Easter, for many that day is Tuesday.


When and were was Easter first invented?

The first Easter Sunday was celebrated on the day that Jesus rose from the dead. Christians across the globe recognize Easter Sunday as the day in which Jesus died for their sins, and defeated death to ensure they will be able to reach heaven when they die.


Where was the first edible Easter bunny made?

Germany in the 1800


When do Americans celebrate Easter day?

Easter takes place in Either March or April. It is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the equinox.


What determines how Easter falls?

Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring. In other words the order would be: 1. First day of spring 2. First full moon after first day of spring 3. First Sunday after the first full moon is Easter


Good Friday and Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring. Godd Friday is the Friday before that Easter Sunday.


Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first full after the first day of spring?

First full moon.


When is Easter observed?

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)


Why is Easter celebrated on April nineteen?

It can be, but it isn't necessarily. Easter can fall in a five-week window, and is a different date every year. Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the first day of spring. That varies year by year.


What are the holidays of Alberta?

Alberta Family day- Third Monday in February Good Friday- Friday before Easter Sunday Easter Monday- Monday after Easter Sunday Victoria Day- Monday before May 25th Canada Day- July First Heritage Day- First Monday in August Labour Day- First Monday in September Thanksgiving- Second Monday in October Remembrance Day- November 11th Christmas Day- December 25th Boxing Day- December 26th


When is the Easter egg hunt?

In 2010 it's might be a week after the first day of the April fools party.