Easter

The last time Easter fell on 3/24/ was in 1940, its only happened once since 1875.

Also it won't happen again until sometime after 2100! My birthday is on March 24 and it sucks because the closest it gets is on 2037 March 25! Sorry for my luck ;P

Christians believe that that is the day Jesus rose from the dead.

Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. When Jesus died on the cross, he went to the grave only for three days. After this, some women who loved him went to his tomb to put perfumes on his body (see customs of the day). But when they got there, the large stone put in front of the door by the Romans was rolled away and there was an angel in front of the door who said, "Do not fear, He is risen." So, when you hunt for Easter eggs and wear pretty dresses, remember Christ's resurrection.

Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox, which is around March 21st. This formula is based on the ecclesiastical approximation of the timing of the Jewish Passover, which is linked to the lunar calendar. The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring and is used as a reference point for determining the date of Easter. This system ensures that Easter always falls between March 22nd and April 25th.

Easter, named after the Goddess of the Dawn, was started to celebrate the coming of Spring. When Christianity was brought to Britain, as the Venerable Bede wrote in 731 AD, the people "kept the old festival in the gladness of a new solemnity." We kept the old name, too. Most Christians call Easter "Passover," that is they use a word like Pâques in French, Pascua in Spanish or Pascha in Greek, derived from the Aramaic word pascha.

In 1982, Easter Sunday fell on April 11.

Well 1 thing would be because its all over TV and Calenders. And the other would be because all the grocery stores and pharmacy's would have easter things everywhere! And how could you forget the day when Jesus rose from the grave?!

Easter Sunday fell on April 14th in 1974. This would make Good Friday the 12th April.

JC Denton.

I am glad you have asked this question because it is often a good puzzler which i ponder about whilst lying in bed.

One idea I had once upon a time was Fredrica. This is not only my daughters name but also an easy name wihch all children would remember.

Another idea which I am fond of is Gertrudy. This is because it reminds me of gherkins, which are a fond childhood memory of mine. However now i do not eat gherkins because I have found I am allergic to them.

I would be extremely gratefull if you would call an Easter bunny one of these names as it would mean a great deal to me and my daughter Fredrica.

Easter Sunday will next fall on April 3 in 2067. Easter Sunday previously fell on April 3 in 1763, 1768, 1774, 1825, 1831, 1836, 1904, 1983, 1988 and 1994.

My birthday is April 1st 1956 and this was the last time Easter Sunday has fallen on that date. It is due to be on Easter Sunday again in 2018 and then in 2029.

Katherine Newton
North West London, UK.

Easter is the present representation of the old spring fertility festivals borrowed by the Christians. The name recollects the Saxon's Mother Goddess "Eostre" or the season "eastre" (Spring). Creatures and objects representing fertility are is symbols. Eggs are symbol of things coming to life and rabbits, being fecund creatures, are symbolic of breeding success and many children.

No. Most Value Village's are not open on Easter Sunday. However, this will vary based on location. For the most accurate business hours, contact the store nearest you.

The Easter Bunny does not have a phone number.

Easter fell on April 13th, 1952. It was a Sunday.

There are a couple of reasons that I know of. For starters, people usually get plastic baskets, fill it up with fake plastic grass, and put candy, toys, and especially Easter eggs in them. To top an Easter gift basket off, don't forget to always put a chocolate Bunny Rabbit in it. Also what a great tradition for Easter is an Easter Egg Hunt. Simply by hiding eggs (real or plastic) around the house, lawn, etc... and asking others such as children to find them! Also, painting real eggs with fun and playful colors, as well as making eggnog, is a great way to top off an Easter Sunday! also, you culd pretend there is a Easter bunny...

Is doesn't really matter if you do or don't drink on good Friday. A lot of people probably drank alcohol on good Friday to celebrate. We celebrate because Jesus was suffering and it was a good thing that he didn't have to suffer anymore.

Hours will vary by location but many Morrisons are closed on Easter Sunday.

Fiji doesn't celebrate much for Easter. They just dress up nicely and go to mass.

Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days after his resurrection. In the meantime, he appeared to the apostles, several close female disciples and hundreds of other people.

Easter Sunday fell on April 9 in the years 1719, 1730, 1871, 1882, 1939, 1944 and 1950. Easter Sunday will again fall on April 9 in 2023.

Easter Sunday has previously been on April 23rd in the years 1848, 1916, 1905 and 2000. Easter Sunday is due to fall on this date again in the year 2079.

We celebrate Holy Thursday because it was The Last Supper, and when Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. This was a special day, the day before Jesus was Commended to death. Before all the 15 Stations of the Cross began. Similar to the Last Supper instead of using a long table for Christians, we eat the body of Jesus (the Eucharist) and drink the blood of Jesus (the wine) every Sunday at mass. Every year we repeat these Holy days to show our faith as Christians.