About this day
Why it is kept and where it comes from
About this day
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
It is kept on the Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox, so its date changes every year. It ends the Lent and Holy Week of the Christian year.
How the day is observed
- 1Step 1
Easter services at dawn and in church.
- 2Step 2
Easter eggs and a family meal.
- 3Step 3
Greetings of the risen Christ.