The Celebration of Easter: Faith & Fun in Spring

 💞 By Yeonhwa

Easter is significant Christian festival that celebrates the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the Bible, it take place on the third day after His crucifixion. It is the most important day in Christianity, which symbolize eternal life. Moreover, Easter occurs annually on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the Spring Equinox that means the date changes each year, but always falls between March 22 and April 25. Historically, Easter is rooted in the sacred resurrection of Jesus Christ, which happened around 30-33 AD in ancient Jerusalem. Early Christians originally celebrated it as part of Passover, Jewish festival. Additionally, over time, it spread from Jerusalem to Rome, Europe, and the wider world through Christianity. In the past, people would attend early morning church services to celebrate amazing event. Moreover, children would participate in fun and exciting games, such as rolling eggs down fresh, grassy hills. Families would decorate eggs with natural ingredients like onion skins, fragrant flowers eta. This is how Easter was celebrated in ancient times. 

Easter has been celebrated for centuries all around the world. Similarly, modern Easter is an important religious holiday that brings families together to celebrate resurrection of Jesus. Feasting is a key part of Easter, with tasty, hearty meals shared with loved ones. Coloring eggs still continues, though nowadays, store-bought kits and bright, artificial dyes are more commonly used. However, there are noticeable differences between past and modern celebrations. Unlike the past, Easter is more commercialized as stores fill up with colorful decorative chocolate eggs, soft plush bunnies, and festive decorations, which leads to excessive shopping. These secular aspects of Easter grow in significance, reducing the purely religious celebration of the past. Overall, Easter brings together faith, family, and fun. 





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