Easter Sunday: Symbols of the festival include the Easter egg and the Easter bunny as these traditions date back to pre-Christian pagan cultures.
According to Christians, Jesus Christ came back to earth three days after his crucifixion. The day of the return of Jesus Christ is celebrated by the people of the Christian community as Easter Sunday. This day is observed all over the world. Easter Sunday is the last day of the 40-day fast. After Good Friday comes Easter Sunday. Fasting and doing good deeds during this period are considered to be part of religion, and the last week of the fasting month is specially observed as Holy Week, because on this day Jesus reappeared victorious over all.
Easter is a major festival for Christians, who celebrate this day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Christian community believes that Jesus’ resurrection symbolizes his victory over sin and death. This year, on March 31, Christians around the world pray in churches.
History and Significance:
Easter is believed to have occurred three days after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by the Romans on Good Friday. He rose on the third day of Christ’s death, i.e. Sunday. The news of this resurrection of Jesus Christ is very joyful and significant for Christians. This day is observed by all Christians as Easter Sunday. It is said that this special day is named after the goddess Yostre to commemorate the resurrection or rebirth of Jesus Christ.
According to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus was crucified around 30 AD. It is believed that he was tortured, beaten and crucified on Good Friday and then buried on Maundy Thursday after Jesus had the Last Supper with his disciples.
After his death, the disciples of Jesus Christ visited his grave on the third day. To their surprise, they find the tombstone removed and his tomb empty. Through this, followers identified Christ’s victory over death and this made him the ‘Son of God’.
How is the day celebrated?
The Christian community celebrates Easter with special church services at night, candlelight processions, soft and melodious music and the ringing of church bells amid the strong smell of incense. This festival is seen by all Christians as the greatest festival of the church year. According to Christian belief, Easter is a day of joy and sharing because Jesus Christ conquered death. Symbols of the festival include the Easter egg and the Easter bunny as these traditions date back to pre-Christian pagan cultures. At that time, people believed that eggs represented birth and fertility. It is even believed to represent the reincarnation of Jesus after his death. These Easter eggs are made of chocolate wrapped in colorful foil. It is loved by people of all ages.