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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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How many days are Easter observed?
Easter is 40 days.
Did Christ observe Easter or Passover?
Jesus observed Passover, as he was Jewish. Easter did not exist then. It was his resurrection that created Easter.
What are some popular traditions observed in the days before Easter?
Some popular traditions observed in the days before Easter include fasting, attending church services, participating in the Stations of the Cross, and decorating Easter eggs.
What Christian holiday is observed around the same time as Passover?
Easter is observed around the same time as Passover.
What was the old festival after Easter called?
It took place on the second Tuesday after Easter and was observed until the 16th century. The festival is called Hocktide.
When was Jesus' crucfixion?
On Resurrection Sunday also known as Easter. Easter Sunday, as you mention, commemorates His resurrection, not His death. That is observed on Good Friday.
What happened on Easter?
Easter commemorates the crucification and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday - crucification Easter Monday - resurrection.
Why is lent celabrated?
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.
Does Easter island celebrate 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.
Do Russian Orthodox observe Easter?
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.
When is whitsun in 2011?
Whitsun, also known as Pentecost, is observed on the seventh Sunday after Easter. In 2011, Easter Sunday fell on April 24, making Whitsun occur on June 12, 2011.
What date was Whitsun 1986?
Whitsun, also known as Pentecost, is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter. In 1986, Easter Sunday fell on April 6, which means Whitsun was observed on May 25, 1986.
