The Easter as a religious event:
The Easter is a religious belief and an event of the Christian community. Christians believe that Jesus came back to life on this day. They celebrate this day in a traditional and cultural way, just before the Easter they celebrate Good Friday. The Easter marks the end of fasting for about 40 days according to the Christian religion. In Christianity, the Easter is celebrated after the full moon on Sunday.
What does the bible tell us about the Easter?
The biblical account of Jesus’ death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30.
There are a lot of activities that Christians do on the eve of the Easter. It is said that the name of this event ”the Easter” is actually derived from the word Easter (the season). April is considered as the month when the true Easter start so the month of celebrating this event is from 20th march to 25th of April, but mostly they celebrate it in April.
Some different names of the Easter:
Paques in French
Pasqua in Italian
Pascha in Greek
Pascua in Spanish
Some activities Christians perform on the Easter:
Christians do a lot of interesting activities to celebrate the Easter. Christians start their Easter activities with special prayers, which are performed in the church. They decorate the church with candle lights and flowers. Music performances are also arranged in the church. Without music, their religious activities are incomplete. Ringing of the Church bell is an essential element for praying. Children are served with Easter baskets, which contain cookies, chocolates and snacks. These baskets are decorated with flowers. Arrangement of family meals are essential parts of the Easter festival. Different types of pastries, cookies and cakes are baked to celebrate Easter. These food items are filled with nuts, fruits and honey. Salads and sausages are also prepared.
Moreover, Christians buy new clothes to celebrate the Easter. Before the celebration Dramas and plays based on Easter story are prepared and performed later on the day of the Easter in front of a crowd. These plays and dramas are appreciated by the audience. They help the needy people and tell the people how to spend their lives in a peaceful way.
Easter eggs are vital for making your day a complete one. Other than Easter eggs, there have been many more things that can make your day memorable like Easter balloons, baskets and costumes. According to a philosopher, it is important for the Christian community not to celebrate the Easter with alcoholic drinks as it could ruin their event. They must spend quality time with friends and families and worship God for such a beautiful life.
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