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It's an ancient Babylonian festival, the Feast of Ishtar, that so-called Christians started celebrating in the 4th century.

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Q: Why do you give Easter eggs at Easter even though Jesus died during Easter Is it a pagan ritual?
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How is Jesus present during Easter?

Jesus rose from the dead.


What is celebrated during Easter?

Jesus Christ atonment


What came first Jesus or Easter?

Jesus


Do catholics prepare for Jesus' birth during lent?

No, Catholics prepare Jesus's birth during Advent. During lent, there a time of reflection and they wait for the coming of Easter.


What is the main holoday of Christianity?

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While Christians commemorate the suffering and death of Jesus (the Passion,) during Holy Week, the days just before Easter, Easter Sunday is more a celebration of Christ's Resurrection.


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after jesus died, he was resurrected on easter. so i guess jesus did.


Did Jesus die or was He born on Easter?

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What was the Jewish ritual in the temple during the days of Jesus and what time did it occur?

Burnt offerings and it occured during religious times like the passover.


What does the color white on the cross represent during Easter?

It represents the cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus and was left in the grave when he rose from the dead on Easter morning.


Is Jesus' birthday on Easter?

Not Jesus' Birthday: Jesus' resurrection is celebrated on Easter. His birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day.


When did Easter become a thing?

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