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Easter, Pascha, or Resurrection Day, is an important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion some time in the period AD 27 to 33.

Easter also refers to the season of the church year called Eastertide or the Easter Season. Traditionally the Easter Season lasted for the forty days from Easter Day until Ascension Day but now officially lasts for the fifty days until Pentecost. The first week of the Easter Season is known as Easter Week or the Octave of Easter.

Easter is termed a movable Christian holy day because it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. Easter falls at some point between late March and late April each year (early April to early May in Eastern Christianity), following the cycle of the moon.

Today many families celebrate Easter in a completely secular way, as a non-religious holiday.

Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover not only for much of its symbolism but also for its position in the calendar. The Last Supper shared by Jesus and his disciples before his crucifixion is generally thought of as a Passover meal, based on the chronology in the Gospels. Some, however, interpreting "Passover" in John 18:28 as a single meal and not a seven-day festival, interpret the Gospel of John as differing from the Synoptic Gospels by placing Christ's death at the time of the slaughter of the Passover lambs, which would put the Last Supper slightly before Passover, on 14 Nisan of the Bible's Hebrew calendar. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, "In fact, the Jewish feast was taken over into the Christian Easter celebration."

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Melzoom: Dear Easter Bunny, I Mean God - Beyond Blue
From Group Beyond Blue member Mel: Dear God, This feels stupid because...well, if you're God, you know why. I feel like I'm praying to the Easter Bunny. But, what the heck. I'll give it a shot. And if you... By Beyond Blue @ December 2, ...
Kmart.com Tries Easter Egg Concept to Drive Traffic
These are known as "Easter Eggs" in video games. It's interesting to see retailers embracing the concept and it could work if there are enough of the hidden ornaments to keep shoppers happy. It should increase traffic to kmart.com ...
Jamie Oliver - Recipes - easter lamb
Here are a few tasty recipes that I've set aside for my website. Don't forget to let me know how you get on with them in the forum. Why don't you inspire me with your cooking as well by uploading your own recipes in the blog section.
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BBC - Religion & Ethics - Easter
Easter is the most important Christian festival. It celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead, three days after he was executed.
Happy-Easter.com
Easter site with lots of jokes, games and colour in sections for children. Easter Features
When is Easter?
When is Easter?
What Date is Easter Sunday?
Most of our Western festivals are simple to predict. They either occur on the same date each year or
at a fixed position such as "the first Sunday". Easter on the other hand is what is called
a moveable feast.
The Easter Page -- Traditions, History, and Dates of Easter
Find out all about the religious and secular traditions and history of Easter -- the holiest of the Christian holidays.
Vegan Easter - goodies and ideas
Vegan Easter treats - UK and USA listings inclding details of online purchase, recipes and ideas and pics.

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