What is Easter?

Introduction

     Easter is a beautiful holiday celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox. Many children go outside to enjoy the fresh air and to play fun games such as an Easter scavenger hunt. But have you ever wondered why we celebrate Easter? Why do we celebrate it on a Sunday? Who thought of the idea of Easter? Why? In this blog, you will find the answers to all of these questions, along with some fun facts to go with it. Did you know that Easter can also be called Resurrection Sunday or the Pascha?

What is Easter?

      Easter is the holiday/festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. According to www.dictionary.com "An annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar." So, when Jesus returned from the dead, the Christians were overjoyed. That's why they created the holiday/festival Easter.

Why Do We Have Bunnies in Easter?

       If Easter is all about the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, then why do we have things like Easter eggs or Easter bunnies? Well, you're about to find out. According to www.wikipedia.com "The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a fantasy character depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the Easter Hare originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behaviour at the start of the season of Easter tide.[1] The Easter Bunny is sometimes depicted with clothes. In legend, the creature carries colored eggs in his basket, candy and sometimes also toys to the homes of children, and as such shows similarities to Santa Claus.

Conclusion

      In summation, the holiday Easter was created to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. On Easter, kids go around playing outside in the warm fresh air, having scavenger hunts, and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. There is also something called the Easter bunny. He can also be called the Easter Rabbit or the Easter Hare. He is like our famous Santa Claus. This is because the Easter Bunny finds out if a child is good or bad, then gives him gifts such as candy, colored eggs, or sometimes toys accordingly. 

A Question To You

    Research and find out who invented the Easter Bunny myth? Why?